Chinese phrase
能听〜吗？ néng tīng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can you listen to ___?
When to use it
It politely asks someone to listen to a speaker or concern. It is common when sharing a worry or asking for a moment of attention.
Example dialogue
我有点烦恼，能听 我说两句 吗？ wǒ yóu diǎn fán nǎo néng tīng wǒ shuō liǎng jù ma
I have something bothering me. Can you listen to me for a moment?
当然可以，你说。 dāng rán ké yǐ nǐ shuō
Of course. Go ahead.