Chinese phrase
药片可以〜吗？ yào piàn ké yǐ 〜 ma
Meaning
Can a tablet be taken ___?
When to use it
Asks if a tablet may be taken at a set time or in a set way. It is a polite, practical question about medicine use, usually answered by instructions or a doctor.
Example dialogue
这个药片可以饭前吃吗？ zhè ge yào piàn ké yǐ fàn qián chī ma
Can this tablet be taken before a meal?
说明书上会写服用时间，要按说明或咨询医生。 shuō míng shū shàng huì xiě fú yòng shí jiān yào àn shuō míng huò zī xún yī shēng
The instructions will state when to take the tablet, so follow the instructions or consult a doctor.