Chinese phrase
中途可以提问 zhōng tú ké yǐ tí wèn
Meaning
May I ask a question partway through?
When to use it
It asks if a question may be asked partway through a talk. It is a polite way to request permission to speak before the talk ends, often in a meeting or class.
Example dialogue
请问，中途可以提问吗？ qǐng wèn zhōng tú ké yǐ tí wèn ma
Excuse me, may I ask a question partway through?
当然可以，随时提问。 dāng rán ké yǐ suí shí tí wèn
Of course. You can ask questions at any time.