Chinese phrase
可以洗〜吗？ ké yǐ xǐ 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I wash ___?
When to use it
Asks whether an item can be washed. It is a polite way to check care instructions or ask a cleaning service.
Example dialogue
我的羽绒服 可以洗 吗？ wǒ de yǔ róng fú ké yǐ xǐ ma
Can I wash my down jacket?
可以，但建议做专业干洗，我们可以帮您联系干洗店。 ké yǐ dàn jiàn yì zuò zhuān yè gān xǐ wǒ men ké yǐ bāng nín lián xì gān xǐ diàn
You can, but professional dry cleaning is recommended, and we can help you contact a dry cleaner.