Chinese phrase
需要采集〜吗？ xū yào cǎi jí 〜 ma
Meaning
Do we need to collect ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something needs to be collected. It is a neutral way to ask about a requirement, often in forms or applications.
Example dialogue
提交入学申请的时候，需要采集个人信息吗？ tí jiāo rù xué shēn qǐng de shí hòu xū yào cǎi jí gè rén xìn xī ma
When applying for admission, do we need to collect personal information?
一般只要护照和联系方式，其他信息学校会按需补充。 yì bān zhǐ yào hù zhào hé lián xì fāng shì qí tā xìn xī xué xiào huì àn xū bǔ chōng
Usually, a passport and contact information are enough. The school will request other information as needed.