Chinese phrase
办理〜需要什么材料？ bàn lǐ 〜 xū yào shén me cái liào
Meaning
What documents do I need for ___?
When to use it
Asks which documents are needed for a particular process. It is a polite, practical question used when preparing for a formal task or service.
Example dialogue
办理登机手续需要什么材料？ bàn lǐ dēng jī shǒu xù xū yào shén me cái liào
What documents are needed for check-in?
出示护照或身份证和电子机票就可以，柜台会处理好。 chū shì hù zhào huò shēn fèn zhèng hé diàn zi jī piào jiù ké yǐ guì tái huì chú lǐ hǎo
You can just show your passport or ID and e-ticket, and the counter staff will take care of everything.