Chinese phrase
办〜需要哪些材料？ bàn 〜 xū yào nǎ xiē cái liào
Meaning
What documents do I need to apply for ___?
When to use it
This asks what documents are needed for an application. It is a direct, neutral question for starting a formal process.
Example dialogue
我想办驾驶证需要哪些材料？ wǒ xiǎng bàn jià shǐ zhèng xū yào nǎ xiē cái liào
I want to apply for a driver's license. What documents do I need?
需要身份证、体检表、学车报名表和几张照片，先去体检再报名就可以。 xū yào shēn fèn zhèng tí jián biǎo xué chē bào míng biǎo hé jǐ zhāng zhào piān xiān qù tí jiǎn zài bào míng jiù ké yǐ
You need an ID card, a medical exam form, a driving school registration form, and a few photos. Have the medical exam first, then register.