Chinese phrase
原件会退还吗？ yuán jiàn huì tuì huán ma
Meaning
Will the original be returned?
When to use it
Asks if the original document will be returned. It is a neutral, polite question used when submitting a document for processing.
Example dialogue
我办签证要交护照，原件会退还吗？ wǒ bàn qiān zhèng yào jiāo hù zhào yuán jiàn huì tuì huán ma
I need to submit my passport for a visa. Will the original be returned?
会的，办好后当面或邮寄把护照原件退还给您。 huì de bàn hǎo hòu dāng miàn huò yóu jì bǎ hù zhào yuán jiàn tuì huán gěi nín
Yes. Once the process is complete, we will return the original passport to you in person or by mail.