Chinese phrase
可以〜退税吗？ ké yǐ 〜 tuì shuì ma
Meaning
Can I claim a tax refund on ___?
When to use it
This asks whether a tax refund can be claimed for a purchase. It is a polite, practical question used with store staff or customs officials about the claim process and required documents.
Example dialogue
这个包包可以申请退税吗？ zhè ge bāo bāo ké yǐ shēn qǐng tuì shuì ma
Can I get a tax refund for this bag?
可以，但要在出境时到机场或海关的退税柜台办理，并且需要发票和护照。 ké yǐ dàn yào zài chū jìng shí dào jī chǎng huò hǎi guān de tuì shuì guì tái bàn lǐ bìng qiě xū yào fā piào hé hù zhào
Yes, but you must apply at the airport or customs tax refund desk when you leave, with the invoice and passport.