Chinese phrase
可以〜申请吗？ ké yǐ 〜 shēn qǐng ma
Meaning
Is it possible to apply at ___?
When to use it
Asks politely whether it is possible to apply at a place. It checks if a particular location accepts applications before the application is made.
Example dialogue
请问 可以 在机场柜台 申请吗？ qǐng wèn ké yǐ zài jī chǎng guì tái shēn qǐng ma
Excuse me, is it possible to apply at the airport counter?
不好意思，机场不可以申请，需要去服务中心办理。 bù hǎo yì si jī chǎng bù ké yǐ shēn qǐng xū yào qù fú wù zhōng xīn bàn lǐ
I'm sorry, it is not possible to apply at the airport. You need to go to the service center.