Chinese phrase
这可以保密吗？ zhè ké yǐ bǎo mì ma
Meaning
Could you keep this confidential?
When to use it
Asks whether information can be kept private. It is a polite way to request confidentiality when sharing personal or sensitive details.
Example dialogue
关于我的签证材料，这可以保密吗？ guān yú wǒ de qiān zhèng cái liào zhè ké yǐ bǎo mì ma
Regarding my visa documents, could you keep this confidential?
当然可以，我们会妥善处理这些信息。 dāng rán ké yǐ wǒ men huì tuǒ shàn chú lǐ zhè xiē xìn xī
Of course. We will handle these details carefully.