Chinese phrase
〜需要预约吗？ 〜 xū yào yù yuē ma
Meaning
Does ___ need to be booked?
When to use it
Asks whether something needs to be booked in advance. It is a polite, practical question for checking booking requirements.
Example dialogue
从机场到市区的接驳车 需要预约吗？ cóng jī chǎng dào shì qū de jiē bó chē xū yào yù yuē ma
Does the shuttle from the airport to downtown need to be booked?
需要，最好提前在网上订票。 xū yào zuì hǎo tí qián zài wǎng shàng dìng piào
Yes, it does. It is best to book it online in advance.