Chinese phrase
紧急时我可以〜 jǐn jí shí wǒ ké yǐ 〜
Meaning
Can I ___ in an emergency?
When to use it
Asks whether an action is allowed in an emergency. It is a polite way to request permission to do something if an urgent situation occurs.
Example dialogue
紧急时我可以给你打电话吗？ jǐn jí shí wǒ ké yǐ gěi nǐ dǎ diàn huà ma
In an emergency, can I call you?
当然可以，随时打给我。 dāng rán ké yǐ suí shí dǎ gěi wǒ
Of course. Call me anytime.