Chinese phrase
我一定要吃吗？ wǒ yí dìng yào chī ma
Meaning
Do I really have to eat?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker really has to eat. It often shows reluctance or checks whether a rule requires it, with a mildly questioning tone.
Example dialogue
老师，我已经吃饱了，我一定要吃吗？ lǎo shī wǒ yǐ jīng chī bǎo le wǒ yí dìng yào chī ma
I'm already full. Do I really have to eat?
吃饱了就不用再吃，先把餐盘收好吧。 chī bǎo le jiù bú yòng zài chī xiān bǎ cān pán shōu hǎo ba
If you're full, you do not need to eat any more; put your tray away first.