Chinese phrase
要戴〜吗？ yào dài 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need to wear ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks whether an item needs to be worn. It is a simple way to check a rule or requirement in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
进图书馆 要戴学生证吗？ jìn tú shū guǎn yào dài xué shēng zhèng ma
Do I have to wear my student ID when entering the library?
会查的，进门时要戴好。 huì chá de jìn mén shí yào dài hǎo
They check, so please wear it when you go in.