Chinese phrase
〜可以购买吗？ 〜 ké yǐ gòu mǎi ma
Meaning
Can ___ be purchased?
When to use it
Asks whether an item is available for purchase. It is a polite, neutral question used in shops or markets.
Example dialogue
这款纪念品可以购买吗？ zhè kuǎn jì niàn pǐn ké yǐ gòu mǎi ma
Can this souvenir be purchased?
可以，那边还有库存。 ké yǐ nà biān hái yǒu kù cún
Yes, there is still inventory over there.