Chinese phrase
能给我〜吗？ néng gěi wǒ 〜 ma
Meaning
Can you give me ___?
When to use it
This phrase politely asks for something from someone. It can request an object or information in everyday conversation and sounds friendly and respectful.
Example dialogue
不好意思，能给我你的电话号码吗？ bù hǎo yì si néng gěi wǒ nǐ de diàn huà hào mǎ ma
Excuse me, can you give me your phone number?
可以，这是我的号码：13800001111。 ké yǐ zhè shì wǒ de hào mǎ 13800001111
Of course, here is my number: 138-0000-1111.