Chinese phrase
可以参观〜吗？ ké yǐ cān guān 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I take a look around ___?
When to use it
It asks politely for permission to look around a place. It is a simple question for everyday situations.
Example dialogue
我刚到学校，可以参观宿舍吗？ wǒ gāng dào xué xiào ké yǐ cān guān sù shè ma
I just got to school, so can I take a look around the dorm?
可以，不过先敲门，室友在就等一会儿。 ké yǐ bú guò xiān qiāo mén shì yǒu zài jiù děng yí huìr
Sure, but knock first, and if your roommate is there, wait a moment.