How to Say ‘What do you need?’ in Traditional Chinese
需要什麼？
💬 Usage Tip: A commonly used question in service settings when asking for specifics.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Using [需要] without [什麼] implies the question ‘Do you need this?’
Word-by-Word Breakdown
需要
[xū yào]
need
Expresses necessity or requirement for something.
你需要什麼咖啡配料？
What coffee condiment do you need?
什麼
[shén me]
what
Used to ask questions about general things.
你需要加什麼牛奶？
What milk do you need to add?
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