Chinese phrase
这个消息可以保密吗？ zhè ge xiāo xī ké yǐ bǎo mì ma
Meaning
Can you keep this news confidential?
When to use it
Asks someone to keep information private. It is a polite request used when sharing news that should not be passed on to others.
Example dialogue
我要给她办个惊喜生日会，这个消息可以保密吗？ wǒ yào gěi tā bàn gè jīng xǐ shēng rì huì zhè ge xiāo xī ké yǐ bǎo mì ma
I'm going to throw her a surprise birthday party. Can you keep this news confidential?
当然可以，我保证不告诉任何人。 dāng rán ké yǐ wǒ bǎo zhèng bú gào sù rèn hé rén
Of course. I promise I won't tell anyone.