Chinese phrase
能用〜吗？ néng yòng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can ___ be used?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be used. It is a simple, polite way to check if an item is accepted in a place or situation.
Example dialogue
在这家店 能用 这张优惠券 吗？ zài zhè jiā diàn néng yòng zhè zhāng yōu huì quàn ma
Can this coupon be used at this store?
不能，这张已经过期了。 bù néng zhè zhāng yǐ jīng guò qī le
No, this one has already expired.