Chinese phrase
需不需要先修〜 xū bù xū yào xiān xiū 〜
Meaning
Do I need to take ___ beforehand?
When to use it
Asks whether a course or subject must be studied first. It checks for a prerequisite before applying, enrolling, or taking a more advanced course.
Example dialogue
申请项目，需不需要先修 学术写作？ shēn qǐng xiàng mù xū bù xū yào xiān xiū xué shù xiě zuò
To apply for the program, do I need to take academic writing first?
一般要求有基础，建议先修一门相关课程再申请。 yì bān yāo qiú yǒu jī chǔ jiàn yì xiān xiū yì mén xiāng guān kè chéng zài shēn qǐng
Some background knowledge is usually required, so taking a related course before applying is recommended.