Chinese phrase
我可以试试〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ shì shì 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I try ___?
When to use it
Asks politely whether it is possible to try something. It is common when sampling food, drinks, products, or activities before deciding.
Example dialogue
老板，我可以试试这个小吃吗？ láo bǎn wǒ ké yǐ shì shì zhè ge xiǎo chī ma
Excuse me, can I try this snack?
可以，来，尝一口。 ké yǐ lái cháng yì kǒu
Sure, go ahead and have a bite.