Chinese phrase
涂卡要用铅笔吗？ tú kǎ yào yòng qiān bǐ ma
Meaning
Do I need to use a pencil to fill in the answer sheet?
When to use it
This asks if a pencil is needed to fill in an answer sheet. It is a polite, practical question used when the required writing tool is unclear.
Example dialogue
老师，涂卡要用铅笔吗？ lǎo shī tú kǎ yào yòng qiān bǐ ma
Excuse me, do I need to use a pencil to fill in the answer sheet?
要，最好把格子涂满，用黑色或浓芯铅笔比较好，方便机器识别。 yào zuì hǎo bǎ gé zi tú mǎn yòng hēi sè huò nóng xīn qiān bǐ bǐ jiào hǎo fāng biàn jī qì shí bié
Yes, it is best to fill in the boxes completely. A black or soft-lead pencil works better for machine reading.