Chinese phrase
申请期间可以〜吗？ shēn qǐng qī jiān ké yǐ 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I ___ during the application period?
When to use it
It asks if something is allowed during an application period. It is a polite way to check what is possible in a formal process.
Example dialogue
我想确认一下 申请期间可以 退订机票 吗？ wǒ xiǎng què rèn yí xià shēn qǐng qī jiān ké yǐ tuì dìng jī piào ma
I would like to confirm: can I cancel my flight during the application period?
可以，但要看票种和是否超过免费取消期限。 ké yǐ dàn yào kàn piào zhǒng hé shì fǒu chāo guò miǎn fèi qǔ xiāo qī xiàn
Yes, but it depends on the ticket type and whether the free cancellation deadline has passed.