Chinese phrase
〜会说英语吗？ 〜 huì shuō yīng yǔ ma
Meaning
Can ___ speak English?
When to use it
Asks whether someone can speak English. It is a simple, polite question used to check for English-speaking help, often in travel situations; a person's name or role can be the subject.
Example dialogue
这里的工作人员会说英语吗？ zhè lǐ de gōng zuò rén yuán huì shuō yīng yǔ ma
Can the staff here speak English?
会一点，我可以帮你。 huì yì diǎn wǒ ké yǐ bāng nǐ
A little. I can help you.