Chinese phrase
可以抱〜吗？ ké yǐ bào 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I hug ___?
When to use it
Asks for permission to hug another person. It is a gentle, caring question often used when someone feels upset or needs comfort. The answer can be yes or no.
Example dialogue
你看起来很难过，发生什么事了？ nǐ kàn qǐ lái hěn nán guò fā shēng shén me shì le
You look really sad. What happened?
我 可以抱 你 吗？ wǒ ké yǐ bào nǐ ma
Can I hug you?