Chinese phrase
靠〜可以吗？ kào 〜 ké yǐ ma
Meaning
Can I lean against ___?
When to use it
This phrase politely asks if leaning is allowed. It is used in casual conversation to ask permission to lean against a wall or another object.
Example dialogue
我想 靠 在墙上 可以吗？ wǒ xiǎng kào zài qiáng shàng ké yǐ ma
Can I lean against the wall?
可以，靠一会儿吧。 ké yǐ kào yí huìr ba
Sure, you can lean there for a while.