Chinese phrase
在〜可以拍照吗？ zài 〜 ké yǐ pāi zhào ma
Meaning
Is it okay to take photos in ___?
When to use it
Asks if taking photos is allowed in a place. It is a polite way to check the rules before taking pictures.
Example dialogue
请问 在 博物馆 可以拍照吗？ qǐng wèn zài bó wù guǎn ké yǐ pāi zhào ma
Excuse me, is it okay to take photos in the museum?
可以，但请不要用闪光灯。 ké yǐ dàn qǐng bú yào yòng shǎn guāng dēng
You can, but please do not use flash.