Chinese phrase
可以放〜吗？ ké yǐ fàng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I put ___ somewhere?
When to use it
This asks whether it is okay to put something somewhere. It is a polite way to ask permission in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
这些菜还有剩，我可以放进冰箱吗？ zhè xiē cài hái yǒu shèng wǒ ké yǐ fàng jìn bīng xiāng ma
There are still some leftovers. Can I put them in the fridge?
可以，但请写上日期和名字。 ké yǐ dàn qǐng xiě shàng rì qī hé míng zì
Sure, but please write down the date and your name.