Chinese phrase
检查前要禁食吗？ jiǎn chá qián yào jìn shí ma
Meaning
Do I need to fast before the test?
When to use it
This asks whether fasting is needed before a test. It is a polite, practical question about preparation, and the answer may depend on the type of test.
Example dialogue
我下周有个体检，检查前要禁食吗？ wǒ xià zhōu yǒu gè tí jiǎn jiǎn chá qián yào jìn shí ma
I have a physical examination next week, so do I need to fast before the test?
要，视检查项目而定，通常至少要禁食8小时。 yào shì jiǎn chá xiàng mù ér dìng tōng cháng zhì shǎo yào jìn shí 8 xiǎo shí
Yes, it depends on the tests, but you usually need to fast for at least 8 hours.