Chinese phrase
是否可以〜 shì fǒu ké yǐ 〜
Meaning
Is it possible to ___?
When to use it
Asks whether something is possible. It is a polite, slightly formal way to make a request or ask for permission.
Example dialogue
经理，是否可以把会议时间改到三点？ jīng lǐ shì fǒu ké yǐ bǎ huì yì shí jiān gǎi dào sān diǎn
Is it possible to move the meeting to 3 p.m.?
可以，我会通知其他人。 ké yǐ wǒ huì tōng zhī qí tā rén
Sure, I will let the others know.