Chinese phrase
可以〜面谈吗？ ké yǐ 〜 miàn tán ma
Meaning
Could I meet with ___?
When to use it
This politely asks whether it is possible to meet someone. It is common in formal requests, especially when an appointment or permission is needed.
Example dialogue
我要申请这个项目，可以和李教授面谈吗？ wǒ yào shēn qǐng zhè ge xiàng mù ké yǐ hé lǐ jiào shòu miàn tán ma
I would like to apply for this program. Could I meet with Professor Li?
可以，但请先发邮件预约时间。 ké yǐ dàn qǐng xiān fā yóu jiàn yù yuē shí jiān
Yes, but please email first to schedule a time.