Chinese phrase
〜是自助吗？ 〜 shì zì zhù ma
Meaning
Is ___ self-service?
When to use it
Asks whether a service or facility is self-service. It is a practical, neutral question often used for machines, shops, or other facilities.
Example dialogue
这台洗衣机 是自助吗？ zhè tái xǐ yī jī shì zì zhù ma
Is this washing machine self-service?
是的，自己投币就可以用了。 shì de zì jǐ tóu bì jiù ké yǐ yòng le
Yes, you can use it by inserting coins yourself.