How to Say ‘Do I need to fast?’ in Simplified Chinese
要不要空腹？
yào bù yào kōng fù
[yao-bu-yao koong-foo]
Phrase Breakdown
要不要
yào bù yào
[yao-bu-yao]
whether or not need to; should or shouldn't
Used to ask if a requirement applies, such as fasting before a test.
检查前要不要空腹？
Do I need to fast before the examination?
空腹
kōng fù
[koong-foo]
on an empty stomach; fasting
Means not eating before a test or procedure.
明天验血要空腹。
You need to fast for tomorrow’s blood test.
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