Chinese phrase
答题要写〜吗？ dá tí yào xiě 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need to write ___ on the answer sheet?
When to use it
Asks if something must be written on an answer sheet. It is a direct, polite way to check a written-answer requirement, often during a test or when completing a form.
Example dialogue
考试的时候，答题要写学号和姓名吗？ kǎo shì de shí hòu dá tí yào xiě xué hào hé xìng míng ma
During the exam, do I need to write my student ID number and name on the answer sheet?
是的，两项都要写在试卷右上角。 shì de liǎng xiàng dōu yào xiě zài shì juàn yòu shàng jiǎo
Yes, both must be written in the upper-right corner of the answer sheet.