Chinese phrase
〜需要准备什么？ 〜 xū yào zhǔn bèi shén me
Meaning
What does ___ need to prepare?
When to use it
Asks what a person needs to prepare for a plan or task. It is a neutral, practical way to ask about needed items or arrangements.
Example dialogue
我下个月要去英国留学，需要准备什么？ wǒ xià gè yuè yào qù yīng guó liú xué xū yào zhǔn bèi shén me
I'm going to study in the UK next month. What do I need to prepare?
护照、签证申请材料和学校的录取通知书都要准备。 hù zhào qiān zhèng shēn qǐng cái liào hé xué xiào de lù qǔ tōng zhī shū dōu yào zhǔn bèi
You need a passport, visa documents, and a school admission letter.