Chinese phrase
你说可以〜吗？ nǐ shuō ké yǐ 〜 ma
Meaning
Did you say it was okay to ___?
When to use it
It asks whether someone said an action was allowed. It often confirms a previous statement about permission and can sound cautious or surprised.
Example dialogue
你说可以带孩子来吗？ nǐ shuō ké yǐ dài hái zi lái ma
Did you say it was okay to bring a child?
不是，我没说过。 bú shì wǒ méi shuō guò
No, I didn't say that.