Chinese phrase
可以租〜吗？ ké yǐ zū 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I rent ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be rented. It is a polite way to ask about rental availability, often for a set period.
Example dialogue
请问这辆自行车 可以租 一天 吗？ qǐng wèn zhè liàng zì xíng chē ké yǐ zū yì tiān ma
Excuse me, can I rent this bicycle for one day?
可以，不过要押金，您现在要租吗？ ké yǐ bú guò yào yā jīn nín xiàn zài yào zū ma
Yes, but there is a deposit. Would you like to rent it now?