Chinese phrase
需要参加〜吗？ xū yào cān jiā 〜 ma
Meaning
Do we need to join ___?
When to use it
Asks if joining an activity is necessary. It is a polite way to check whether participation is required.
Example dialogue
请问我们 需要参加 早上的市内游 吗？ qǐng wèn wǒ men xū yào cān jiā zǎo shàng de shì nèi yóu ma
Excuse me, do we need to join the morning city tour?
不需要，今天可以自由活动。 bù xū yào jīn tiān ké yǐ zì yóu huó dòng
No, you do not. You can spend today on your own.