Chinese phrase
需要用〜吗？ xū yào yòng 〜 ma
Meaning
Do you need to use ___?
When to use it
Asks if someone needs to use something. It is a neutral, polite way to check a practical need.
Example dialogue
我们要交申请，你 需要用 校园网 吗？ wǒ men yào jiāo shēn qǐng nǐ xū yào yòng xiào yuán wǎng ma
We need to submit an application. Do you need to use the campus network?
不用，我用手机热点就行。 bú yòng wǒ yòng shǒu jī rè diǎn jiù xíng
No, I can just use my phone's hotspot.