Chinese phrase
可以免〜吗？ ké yǐ miǎn 〜 ma
Meaning
Can ___ be waived?
When to use it
This phrase asks whether a fee or requirement can be waived. It is a polite way to ask about an available exemption in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
这次报名 可以免 学费 吗？ zhè cì bào míng ké yǐ miǎn xué fèi ma
Can the tuition fee be waived for this registration?
抱歉，这次不行，但可以申请奖学金。 bào qiàn zhè cì bù xíng dàn ké yǐ shēn qǐng jiǎng xué jīn
Sorry, not this time, but you can apply for a scholarship.