Chinese phrase
行李可能会被开包检查吗？ xíng lǐ kě néng huì bèi kāi bāo jiǎn chá ma
Meaning
Could my luggage be opened and inspected?
When to use it
This asks whether luggage may be opened for inspection. The phrase is used at borders when customs checks belongings such as food, medicine, or large amounts of cash.
Example dialogue
出入境前，行李可能会被开包检查吗？ chū rù jìng qián xíng lǐ kě néng huì bèi kāi bāo jiǎn chá ma
Can customs open and inspect my luggage before I cross the border?
有可能，尤其是携带食物、药品或大量现金时，海关会开包检查。 yǒu kě néng yóu qí shì xié dài shí wù yào pǐn huò dà liàng xiàn jīn shí hǎi guān huì kāi bāo jiǎn chá
It is possible, especially when carrying food, medicine, or a large amount of cash, since customs will open and inspect the luggage.