Chinese phrase
可以使用〜支付吗？ ké yǐ shǐ yòng 〜 zhī fù ma
Meaning
Can I use ___ to pay?
When to use it
This asks whether a payment method can be used. It is a polite way to check if a shop or service accepts that method.
Example dialogue
我想用手机付钱，可以使用支付宝支付吗？ wǒ xiǎng yòng shǒu jī fù qián ké yǐ shǐ yòng zhī fù bǎo zhī fù ma
I want to pay with my phone. Can I use Alipay to pay?
可以，很多店都接受支付宝。 ké yǐ hěn duō diàn dōu jiē shòu zhī fù bǎo
Yes, many shops accept Alipay.