Chinese phrase
能说明〜吗？ néng shuō míng 〜 ma
Meaning
Could you explain ___?
When to use it
A polite way to ask someone to explain something. It is often used before a topic or question in formal or everyday conversation.
Example dialogue
能说明开银行账户需要的材料吗？ néng shuō míng kāi yín háng zhàng hù xū yào de cái liào ma
Could you explain what documents are needed to open a bank account?
需要护照和在学证明。 xū yào hù zhào hé zài xué zhèng míng
A passport and proof of enrollment are required.