Chinese phrase
我可以自带〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zì dài 〜 ma
Meaning
May I bring my own ___?
When to use it
This asks whether someone may bring their own item. It is a polite way to check permission before bringing something to a place or activity.
Example dialogue
我们想在景区拍照，我可以自带无人机吗？ wǒ men xiǎng zài jǐng qū pāi zhào wǒ ké yǐ zì dài wú rén jī ma
We would like to take photos at the scenic area. May I bring my own drone?
不行，景区禁带或禁用无人机，违者可能被罚款。 bù xíng jǐng qū jìn dài huò jìn yòng wú rén jī wéi zhě kě néng bèi fá kuǎn
No. Drones may not be brought into or used in the scenic area, and violations may result in a fine.