Chinese phrase
〜可以谈 〜 ké yǐ tán
Meaning
Can we talk about ___?
When to use it
Asks whether a topic can be discussed. It is a polite way to open a conversation about a subject.
Example dialogue
关于合同 可以谈 吗? guān yú hé tóng ké yǐ tán ma
Can we talk about the contract?
可以,我们什么时候谈? ké yǐ wǒ men shén me shí hòu tán
Sure, when shall we talk?