Chinese phrase
空腹可以吃吗？ kōng fù ké yǐ chī ma
Meaning
Is it okay to eat on an empty stomach?
When to use it
Asks whether it is okay to eat on an empty stomach. It is a simple, polite health-related question often used before eating.
Example dialogue
我还没吃早饭，空腹可以吃吗？ wǒ hái méi chī zǎo fàn kōng fù ké yǐ chī ma
I have not eaten breakfast yet. Is it okay to eat on an empty stomach?
少吃一点可以，慢慢吃。 shǎo chī yì diǎn ké yǐ màn màn chī
A little is okay. Eat slowly.