Chinese phrase
公共区域有什么使用规则？ gōng gòng qū yù yǒu shén me shǐ yòng guī zé
Meaning
What rules apply to using the public areas?
When to use it
Asks what rules apply in shared public areas. It is a polite way to ask about opening times, restrictions, and expected behavior in places such as hotels or schools.
Example dialogue
请问，公共区域有什么使用规则？ qǐng wèn gōng gòng qū yù yǒu shén me shǐ yòng guī zé
Excuse me, what rules apply to using the public areas?
比如早餐区7点到10点开放，禁止吸烟，晚上10点后请保持安静。 bǐ rú zǎo cān qū 7 diǎn dào 10 diǎn kāi fàng jìn zhǐ xī yān wǎn shàng 10 diǎn hòu qǐng bǎo chí ān jìng
For example, the breakfast area is open from 7 to 10, smoking is not allowed, and please keep quiet after 10 p.m.