Chinese phrase
考场可以拍照吗？ káo chǎng ké yǐ pāi zhào ma
Meaning
May I take pictures in the exam room?
When to use it
This asks whether taking pictures is allowed in an exam room. It is a polite way to request permission in a formal setting.
Example dialogue
请问，考场可以拍照吗？ qǐng wèn káo chǎng ké yǐ pāi zhào ma
Excuse me, may I take pictures in the exam room?
不可以，考场内禁止拍照，请把手机收好。 bù ké yǐ káo chǎng nèi jìn zhǐ pāi zhào qǐng bǎ shǒu jī shōu hǎo
No, you may not. Taking pictures is not allowed in the exam room, so please put your phone away.