Chinese phrase
这可以随身带上飞机吗？ zhè ké yǐ suí shēn dài shàng fēi jī ma
Meaning
Can this be taken on the plane as carry-on luggage?
When to use it
Asks if an item can go on a plane as carry-on. It is a polite way to check an airline's rules before boarding.
Example dialogue
我的相机包比较大，这可以随身带上飞机吗？ wǒ de xiàng jī bāo bǐ jiào dà zhè ké yǐ suí shēn dài shàng fēi jī ma
My camera bag is quite large. Can this be taken on the plane as carry-on luggage?
可以，但太大就要托运，最好先量一下尺寸。 ké yǐ dàn tài dà jiù yào tuō yùn zuì hǎo xiān liàng yí xià chǐ cùn
It can, but if it is too large, it will have to be checked. It is best to measure it first.