Chinese phrase
需要我〜吗? xū yào wǒ 〜 ma
Meaning
Do you need me to ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker is needed for a task. It is a polite way to offer help or check whether the speaker should take part.
Example dialogue
客户那边想讨论细节,需要我来参加会议吗? kè hù nà biān xiǎng tǎo lùn xì jié xū yào wǒ lái cān jiā huì yì ma
The client wants to discuss the details, so do you need me to attend the meeting?
你去就行,我会在公司处理其他事。 nǐ qù jiù xíng wǒ huì zài gōng sī chú lǐ qí tā shì
You can go. I'll handle other things at the office.