Chinese phrase
可以调节〜吗？ ké yǐ tiáo jié 〜 ma
Meaning
Can ___ be adjusted?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be adjusted. It is a polite way to ask if a setting, position, or part can be changed.
Example dialogue
请问这个座位 可以调节 靠背角度 吗？ qǐng wèn zhè ge zuò wèi ké yǐ tiáo jié kào bèi jiǎo dù ma
Excuse me, can this seat's backrest angle be adjusted?
可以，不过请不要影响后面的乘客。 ké yǐ bú guò qǐng bú yào yíng xiǎng hòu miàn de chéng kè
Yes, but please do not inconvenience the passengers behind you.