Chinese phrase
迟到还能进场吗？ chí dào hái néng jìn chǎng ma
Meaning
Can I still get in if I arrive late?
When to use it
It asks if someone can still enter after arriving late. It is a polite, practical question for events, meetings, or other places with a set start time.
Example dialogue
抱歉，我在路上堵车，迟到还能进场吗？ bào qiàn wǒ zài lù shàng dǔ chē chí dào hái néng jìn chǎng ma
Sorry, I'm stuck in traffic. Can I still get in if I arrive late?
可以，但要快，门口有人会帮你安排座位。 ké yǐ dàn yào kuài mén kǒu yǒu rén huì bāng nǐ ān pái zuò wèi
Yes, but hurry. Someone at the entrance will show you to your seat.