Chinese phrase
可以上〜吗？ ké yǐ shàng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I get on ___?
When to use it
Asks if the speaker may get on a vehicle. It is a polite question used before boarding a bus, train, or other vehicle.
Example dialogue
现在可以上公交车吗？ xiàn zài ké yǐ shàng gōng jiāo chē ma
Can I get on the bus now?
可以，快上来，车上还有空位。 ké yǐ kuài shàng lái chē shàng hái yǒu kòng wèi
Yes, get on quickly. There are still empty seats on the bus.