Chinese phrase
你介意我〜吗？ nǐ jiè yì wǒ 〜 ma
Meaning
Do you mind if I ___?
When to use it
Asks politely if the listener objects to an action. It is common in everyday conversation when seeking permission.
Example dialogue
你介意我开窗户吗？ nǐ jiè yì wǒ kāi chuāng hù ma
Do you mind if I open the window?
没关系，你开吧。 méi guān xì nǐ kāi ba
No problem, go ahead.