Chinese phrase
可以在〜吃 ké yǐ zài 〜 chī
Meaning
can eat in ___
When to use it
It says that eating is allowed in a certain place. It is often used to give or ask about permission in everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
会议会比较长,我想带点吃的进去可以吗? huì yì huì bǐ jiào cháng wǒ xiǎng dài diǎn chī de jìn qù ké yǐ ma
The meeting may run long. Is it okay to bring some food in?
可以,你可以在会议室后面的走廊吃,别打扰别人。 ké yǐ nǐ ké yǐ zài huì yì shì hòu miàn de zǒu láng chī bié dá rǎo bié rén
Sure, you can eat in the hallway behind the meeting room, but don't disturb anyone.