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.

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