Chinese phrase
先别上〜，可以吗？ xiān bié shàng 〜 ké yǐ ma
Meaning
Could you wait before getting on ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks someone to wait before getting on a vehicle. It is a soft, polite request that checks for agreement.
Example dialogue
等一下，先别上车，可以吗？ děng yí xià xiān bié shàng chē ké yǐ ma
Wait a moment, don't get in the car yet, okay?
好，我现在不上车。 hǎo wǒ xiàn zài bú shàng chē
Okay, I won't get in the car yet.