Chinese phrase
谁可以代班? shuí ké yǐ dài bān
Meaning
Who can fill in for the shift?
When to use it
This asks who is available to cover a work shift. It is a practical, neutral question used at work when the scheduled worker cannot attend.
Example dialogue
下周五我临时有事,谁可以代班? xià zhōu wǔ wǒ lín shí yǒu shì shuí ké yǐ dài bān
I have an urgent matter next Friday. Who can cover the shift?
我可以帮忙,不过需要先确认一下交接内容。 wǒ ké yǐ bāng máng bú guò xū yào xiān què rèn yí xià jiāo jiē nèi róng
I can help, but I need to check the handover details first.