Chinese phrase
我先吗? wǒ xiān ma
Meaning
Can I go first?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may go first. It is a simple, polite way to request the first turn in a discussion or activity.
Example dialogue
我先吗? wǒ xiān ma
Can I go first?
可以,请开始。 ké yǐ qǐng kāi shǐ
Sure, please begin.