Chinese phrase
需要设置〜吗？ xū yào shè zhì 〜 ma
Meaning
Do I need to set up ___?
When to use it
Asks whether setting something up is necessary. It is a polite, practical way to check whether an arrangement or setting is needed.
Example dialogue
这个假期我不在校，需要设置自动回复吗？ zhè ge jià qī wǒ bú zài xiào xū yào shè zhì zì dòng huí fù ma
I won't be at school this holiday. Do I need to set up an automatic reply?
需要，写明什么时候回来和紧急联系方式。 xū yào xiě míng shén me shí hòu huí lái hé jǐn jí lián xì fāng shì
Yes. Write down when you'll be back and your emergency contact details.