Chinese phrase
可以看〜吗？ ké yǐ kàn 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I have a look at ___?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to look at something. It is often used before looking at another person's belongings or photos.
Example dialogue
请问，可以看你手机里的照片吗？ qǐng wèn ké yǐ kàn nǐ shǒu jī lǐ de zhào piān ma
Excuse me, can I have a look at the photos on your phone?
可以，你看看旅行的那些照片吧。 ké yǐ nǐ kàn kàn lǚ xíng de nà xiē zhào piān ba
Sure, have a look at those travel photos.