Chinese phrase
车内能〜吗？ chē nèi néng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I ___ in the vehicle?
When to use it
Asks whether an action is allowed inside a vehicle. It is a polite permission question, often used before doing something.
Example dialogue
请问，车内能 吸烟 吗？ qǐng wèn chē nèi néng xī yān ma
Excuse me, can I smoke in the vehicle?
不可以，公司规定不让车内吸烟。 bù ké yǐ gōng sī guī dìng bú ràng chē nèi xī yān
No, company rules do not allow smoking in the vehicle.