Chinese phrase
我看一下 wǒ kàn yí xià
Meaning
Let me check
When to use it
This phrase means the speaker will briefly check something. It is a polite, natural reply when more information is needed before answering.
Example dialogue
签证要带什么材料? qiān zhèng yào dài shén me cái liào
What documents do I need to bring for the visa?
我看一下,等我查查学校网站。 wǒ kàn yí xià děng wǒ chá chá xué xiào wǎng zhàn
Let me check. I'll look at the school's website.