Chinese phrase
申请〜是什么？ shēn qǐng 〜 shì shén me
Meaning
What is the application for ___?
When to use it
This asks what application is needed for a specific purpose. It is a neutral way to ask about the related form, process, or documents.
Example dialogue
我想问一下，申请学生签证是什么？ wǒ xiǎng wèn yí xià shēn qǐng xué shēng qiān zhèng shì shén me
I wanted to ask: What is the application for a student visa?
就是留学要办的签证，需录取通知和经济证明。 jiù shì liú xué yào bàn de qiān zhèng xū lù qǔ tōng zhī hé jīng jì zhèng míng
It is the visa needed for studying abroad. An admission letter and proof of funds are required.