Chinese phrase
因病可以申请〜吗？ yīn bìng ké yǐ shēn qǐng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I apply for ___ because of illness?
When to use it
Asks if someone can apply for something because of illness. It is a polite way to ask about permission or a formal procedure at school or work.
Example dialogue
老师，我想问一下，因病可以申请休学吗？ lǎo shī wǒ xiǎng wèn yí xià yīn bìng ké yǐ shēn qǐng xiū xué ma
Excuse me, may I ask if I can apply for a leave of absence due to illness?
可以，提交医院证明，按学校流程填写申请表。 ké yǐ tí jiāo yī yuàn zhèng míng àn xué xiào liú chéng tián xiě shēn qíng biǎo
Yes, please submit a hospital certificate and fill out the application form according to the school's procedures.