Chinese phrase
今晚可以留下来吗？ jīn wǎn ké yǐ liú xià lái ma
Meaning
Can I stay here tonight?
When to use it
A polite way to ask to stay overnight tonight. It is often used when asking a host or trusted person for permission.
Example dialogue
今晚可以留下来吗？ jīn wǎn ké yǐ liú xià lái ma
Can I stay here tonight?
可以，当然可以，你先休息吧。 ké yǐ dāng rán ké yǐ nǐ xiān xiū xī ba
Sure, of course you can. Get some rest first.