Chinese phrase
我能上〜吗？ wǒ néng shàng 〜 ma
Meaning
Could I attend ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may attend a class or course. It is a polite way to ask for permission before joining.
Example dialogue
老师，我能上这节课吗？ lǎo shī wǒ néng shàng zhè jié kè ma
Excuse me, could I attend this class?
可以，直接来就行。 ké yǐ zhí jiē lái jiù xíng
Yes, just come straight here.