Chinese phrase
这个必须吗？ zhè ge bì xū ma
Meaning
Is this required?
When to use it
This asks whether something is required. It checks if a rule or step must be followed, often in a practical situation. The tone is direct and neutral.
Example dialogue
办签证要寄照片，这个必须吗？ bàn qiān zhèng yào jì zhào piān zhè ge bì xū ma
I need to send a photo for my visa application. Is this required?
一般都要，但有时可以通融。 yì bān dōu yào dàn yǒu shí ké yǐ tōng róng
It is usually required, but sometimes an exception can be made.