Chinese phrase
是否需要〜？ shì fǒu xū yào 〜
Meaning
Is ___ necessary?
When to use it
Asks whether an action or item is necessary. It is a neutral, somewhat formal way to check if something is required in work or planning discussions.
Example dialogue
客户看了合同还没回复。 kè hù kàn le hé tóng hái méi huí fù
The client has read the contract but has not replied yet.
那我们是否需要安排一个会议？ nà wǒ men shì fǒu xū yào ān pái yí gè huì yì
In that case, do we need to schedule a meeting?