Chinese phrase
我能继续工作吗？ wǒ néng jì xù gōng zuò ma
Meaning
May I continue working?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to keep working. It is often used when checking with a person in charge, and it sounds respectful and straightforward.
Example dialogue
老板，我能继续工作吗？ láo bǎn wǒ néng jì xù gōng zuò ma
Boss, may I continue working?
你先坐下休息五分钟，包好伤口再继续工作。 nǐ xiān zuò xià xiū xī wǔ fēn zhōng bāo hǎo shāng kǒu zài jì xù gōng zuò
Please sit down and rest for five minutes, bandage your wound, and then continue working.