Chinese phrase
要写〜？ yào xiě 〜
Meaning
Do I need to write ___?
When to use it
This asks whether something needs to be written down. It is commonly used when checking what information is required on a form or document.
Example dialogue
请问这张入境卡要写紧急联系人的电话吗？ qǐng wèn zhè zhāng rù jìng kǎ yào xiě jǐn jí lián xì rén de diàn huà ma
Excuse me, do I need to write the emergency contact's phone number on this immigration card?
不是必须，但建议填写以防万一。 bú shì bì xū dàn jiàn yì tián xiě yǐ fáng wàn yī
It is not required, but I recommend writing it down, just in case.