Chinese phrase
需要〜什么？ xū yào 〜 shén me
Meaning
What do you need ___ to do?
When to use it
Asks what action someone needs another person to take. It is a direct, neutral way to ask about a task or needed help.
Example dialogue
你需要我做什么？ nǐ xū yào wǒ zuò shén me
What do you need me to do?
把合同发给我就行，别忘了签字。 bǎ hé tóng fā gěi wǒ jiù xíng bié wàng le qiān zì
Just send me the contract, and don't forget to sign it.