Chinese phrase
开〜吗？ kāi 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I open ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may open something. It is a simple, polite request for permission, with the object named after the verb.
Example dialogue
现在可以 开 门 吗？ xiàn zài ké yǐ kāi mén ma
Can I open the door now?
当然可以，我来开门。 dāng rán ké yǐ wǒ lái kāi mén
Of course, I'll open the door.