大概要多久？
dàgài yào duōjiǔ?
Approximately how long does it take to travel?
How to say you're in a bit of a hurry in Chinese
我有点赶时间。
wǒ yǒudiǎn gǎn shíjiān
I'm in a bit of a hurry
Grammar and structure
The structure is: 我 (I) + 有点 (a bit) + 赶时间 (to be in a hurry). 有点 softens the statement, making it less urgent and more polite.
When to use it
Use this when you need to ask a taxi driver to hurry or when you're in a situation where time is short. It's a polite way to indicate urgency without sounding demanding. Avoid using it in formal settings; it's more casual.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “I'm in a bit of a hurry” in Chinese?
“I'm in a bit of a hurry” in Chinese is 我有点赶时间。 (wǒ yǒudiǎn gǎn shíjiān).
How do you pronounce 我有点赶时间。?
我有点赶时间。 is pronounced wǒ yǒudiǎn gǎn shíjiān.
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