Chinese phrase
需要〜确认 xū yào 〜 què rèn
Meaning
need ___ to confirm
When to use it
States that something needs another person to confirm it. It is common in business and other formal settings when confirmation is a required step.
Example dialogue
这个方案 需要 上司 确认 才能执行。 zhè ge fāng àn xū yào shàng sī què rèn cái néng zhí xíng
This proposal needs the supervisor to confirm it before it can be put into action.
我今天下午会找他确认，然后回复你。 wǒ jīn tiān xià wǔ huì zhǎo tā què rèn rán hòu huí fù nǐ
I'll ask him to confirm this afternoon, then reply to you.