Chinese phrase
转机需要〜吗？ zhuǎn jī xū yào 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need ___ when changing planes?
When to use it
Asks whether something is needed when changing planes. It is used to check travel requirements, such as a visa, during a journey.
Example dialogue
经首尔去温哥华，转机需要签证吗？ jīng shóu ěr qù wēn gē huá zhuǎn jī xū yào qiān zhèng ma
I am going to Vancouver via Seoul. Do I need a visa when changing planes?
不入境就不用签证。 bú rù jìng jiù bú yòng qiān zhèng
A visa is not needed if there is no entry into the country.