Chinese phrase
写〜可以吗？ xiě 〜 ké yǐ ma
Meaning
Can I write ___?
When to use it
This phrase politely asks for permission to write. It can refer to writing on a surface or in a place, and it checks permission before action.
Example dialogue
老师，写在黑板上可以吗？ lǎo shī xiě zài hēi bǎn shàng ké yǐ ma
Can I write on the blackboard, please?
可以，你来写吧。 ké yǐ nǐ lái xiě ba
Sure, go ahead and write.