Chinese phrase
迟到还能进吗？ chí dào hái néng jìn ma
Meaning
Can I still go in if I'm late?
When to use it
Asks if entry is still allowed after arriving late. It is a polite, practical question for a theater, event, or other venue where late-entry rules may apply.
Example dialogue
不好意思，我今天晚了十分钟，迟到还能进吗？ bù hǎo yì si wǒ jīn tiān wǎn le shí fēn zhōng chí dào hái néng jìn ma
Sorry, I'm ten minutes late today. Can I still go in?
可以，不过要看现场情况，可能需要补票。 ké yǐ bú guò yào kàn xiàn chǎng qíng kuàng kě néng xū yào bǔ piào
You can, but it depends on the situation at the venue. You may need to buy an additional ticket.