How to Say ‘How long will it take?’ in Simplified Chinese
需要多久才能得到结果？
💬 Usage Tip: Literal: 'Need how long can get results?' [多久] means 'how long'.
🇨🇳 In China: Important to ask about the timing of test results.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
需要
[xū yào]
need
Require something because it is essential or very important.
我需要一些帮忙。
I need some help.
多久
[duō jiǔ]
how long
Used to ask about the duration of time.
你需要多久才能到那里？
How long do you need to get there?
才
[cái]
only then
Used to introduce a necessary condition.
我们在雨过后才能出门。
We can only go out after the rain.
能
[néng]
can
To be able to do something.
我能帮你吗？
Can I help you?
得到
[dé dào]
obtain
To get or receive something.
我们得到了一些信息。
We received some information.
结果
[jié guǒ]
result
The outcome or conclusion of an action or event.
结果不太理想。
The result is not very satisfactory.
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