Chinese phrase
可以租用〜吗？ ké yǐ zū yòng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I rent ___?
When to use it
This politely asks whether the speaker can rent something. It is common at shops, rental desks, and other services when checking whether an item is available.
Example dialogue
请问这里 可以租用 自行车 吗？ qǐng wèn zhè lǐ ké yǐ zū yòng zì xíng chē ma
Excuse me, can I rent a bicycle here?
可以，按小时或按天租，需要押金。 ké yǐ àn xiǎo shí huò àn tiān zū xū yào yā jīn
Yes, rentals are available by the hour or by the day, and a deposit is required.