Chinese phrase
需要写〜吗？ xū yào xiě 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need to write ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker needs to write something. It is a polite, neutral way to check a writing requirement.
Example dialogue
申请奖学金需要写推荐信吗？ shēn qǐng jiǎng xué jīn xū yào xiě tuī jiàn xìn ma
When applying for a scholarship, do I need to write a recommendation letter?
需要，两封推荐信就够了。 xū yào liǎng fēng tuī jiàn xìn jiù gòu le
Yes, two recommendation letters are enough.