Chinese phrase
可以加点儿〜吗? ké yǐ jiā diǎnr 〜 ma
Meaning
Could you add a little more ___?
When to use it
Politely asks for a little more of something. It is common in service settings when a small extra amount is needed.
Example dialogue
请问,可以加点儿 毛巾 吗? qǐng wèn ké yǐ jiā diǎnr máo jīn ma
Excuse me, could you bring a few more towels?
可以,我们现在送两条毛巾上去。 ké yǐ wǒ men xiàn zài sòng liǎng tiáo máo jīn shàng qù
Sure, we will send two towels up right away.