Chinese phrase
车上能〜吗？ chē shàng néng 〜 ma
Meaning
Is it okay to ___ on the bus?
When to use it
Asks whether an action is allowed on a bus. It politely checks a rule or seeks permission before doing something while riding.
Example dialogue
我带了点零食，车上能吃东西吗？ wǒ dài le diǎn líng shí chē shàng néng chī dōng xī ma
I brought some snacks. Is it okay to eat on the bus?
可以，但别弄脏座位。 ké yǐ dàn bié nòng zāng zuò wèi
That is fine, but do not get the seats dirty.