Chinese phrase
这里能打车吗？ zhè lǐ néng dǎ chē ma
Meaning
Can I get a taxi here?
When to use it
Asks whether a taxi is available here. It is a brief, practical question about local transport, often used when checking whether a ride can be found or hired at a particular place.
Example dialogue
请问，这里能打车吗？ qǐng wèn zhè lǐ néng dǎ chē ma
Excuse me, can I get a taxi here?
可以，路边经常有车，站那边等就能上车。 ké yǐ lù biān jīng cháng yǒu chē zhàn nà biān děng jiù néng shàng chē
Yes, cars often pass along the road, so you can wait over there and get a ride.