Chinese phrase
能延长〜吗？ néng yán cháng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I extend ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be extended. It is a polite way to request more time or a longer period.
Example dialogue
这本书我还没看完，能延长借书期限吗？ zhè běn shū wǒ hái méi kàn wán néng yán cháng jiè shū qī xiàn ma
I haven't finished this book yet, so can I extend the loan period?
可以，可以再延长两周。 ké yǐ ké yǐ zài yán cháng liǎng zhōu
Sure, you can extend it for another two weeks.