Chinese phrase
可以转〜吗？ ké yǐ zhuǎn 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I switch to ___?
When to use it
Asks whether it is possible to switch to something else. It is a polite way to ask about permission or available choices, often for a school subject or course.
Example dialogue
我 可以转 到计算机科学专业 吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zhuǎn dào jì suàn jī kē xué zhuān yè ma
Can I switch to computer science?
要看学院规定，先去教务处问问吧。 yào kàn xué yuàn guī dìng xiān qù jiào wù chù wèn wèn ba
It depends on the college regulations, so check with the academic affairs office first.