Chinese phrase
您愿意〜吗？ nín yuàn yì 〜 ma
Meaning
Would you be willing to ___?
When to use it
Asks politely whether someone is willing to do something. It is a respectful way to make a request, often in formal or unfamiliar relationships.
Example dialogue
请问，您愿意陪我去银行办理手续吗？ qǐng wèn nín yuàn yì péi wǒ qù yín háng bàn lí shǒu xù ma
Excuse me, would you be willing to accompany me to the bank to handle some paperwork?
抱歉，那天我有课，可能帮不上忙。 bào qiàn nà tiān wǒ yǒu kè kě néng bāng bú shàng máng
Sorry, I have class that day, so I might not be able to help.