Chinese phrase
请允许我〜 qǐng yún xǔ wǒ 〜
Meaning
Please allow me to ___
When to use it
This phrase politely asks for permission to do something. It is placed before an action and often sounds formal or respectful.
Example dialogue
请允许我 拍一张照片。 qǐng yún xǔ wǒ pāi yì zhāng zhào piān
Please allow me to take a photo.
可以，不过别开闪光灯。 ké yǐ bú guò bié kāi shǎn guāng dēng
Okay, but don't use the flash.