Chinese phrase
可以〜候补名单吗？ ké yǐ 〜 hòu bǔ míng dān ma
Meaning
Can ___ be added to the waiting list?
When to use it
This asks whether someone can be added to a waiting list. It is a polite request used when a place is not currently available.
Example dialogue
我 可以进候补名单吗？ wǒ ké yǐ jìn hòu bǔ míng dān ma
Can I be added to the waiting list?
可以，课程有空位我会通知你。 ké yǐ kè chéng yǒu kòng wèi wǒ huì tōng zhī nǐ
Yes, I will let you know if a place opens up in the course.