Chinese phrase
〜可以吗？ 〜 ké yǐ ma
Meaning
Would it be okay if ___?
When to use it
Asks whether it is okay to do something. It is a polite request for permission or approval, often used in a soft and considerate tone.
Example dialogue
我把报告改到下周交可以吗？ wǒ bǎ bào gào gǎi dào xià zhōu jiāo ké yǐ ma
Would it be okay if I submit the report next week instead?
可以，不过下次请提前说。 ké yǐ bú guò xià cì qǐng tí qián shuō
That's okay, but please tell me earlier next time.