Chinese phrase
可以〜购买吗？ ké yǐ 〜 gòu mǎi ma
Meaning
Can ___ be bought?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be bought. It is a polite way to ask if an item is available for purchase.
Example dialogue
这件纪念品 可以 在店里 购买吗？ zhè jiàn jì niàn pǐn ké yǐ zài diàn lǐ gòu mǎi ma
Can this souvenir be bought in the store?
可以，店里有现货。 ké yǐ diàn lǐ yǒu xiàn huò
Yes, it is in stock at the store.