Chinese phrase
需要申请〜吗？ xū yào shēn qǐng 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need to apply for ___?
When to use it
Asks whether someone needs to apply for something. It is a polite way to check a requirement, often before travel or another formal process.
Example dialogue
去英国需要申请签证吗？ qù yīng guó xū yào shēn qǐng qiān zhèng ma
Do I have to apply for a visa to go to the UK?
是的，大多数人都需要办签证，最好提前准备好材料。 shì de dà duō shù rén dōu xū yào bàn qiān zhèng zuì hǎo tí qián zhǔn bèi hǎo cái liào
Yes, most people need to apply for a visa, so it is best to prepare the documents early.