Chinese phrase
可以单独〜吗？ ké yǐ dān dú 〜 ma
Meaning
Can ___ be done separately?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be done separately. It is a polite way to ask about separate handling or arrangements.
Example dialogue
请问行李可以单独托运吗？ qǐng wèn xíng lǐ ké yǐ dān dú tuō yùn ma
Excuse me, can this luggage be checked separately?
可以，不过每件要收取额外费用。 ké yǐ bú guò měi jiàn yào shōu qǔ é wài fèi yòng
Yes, but there is an extra charge for each piece.