Chinese phrase
考试期间可以使用手机吗？ kǎo shì qī jiān ké yǐ shǐ yòng shǒu jī ma
Meaning
Can I use my phone during the exam?
When to use it
Asks if a phone may be used during an exam. It is a polite question about permission, and the answer depends on the exam rules.
Example dialogue
有些题需要计算器，考试期间可以使用手机吗？ yǒu xiē tí xū yào jì suàn qì kǎo shì qī jiān ké yǐ shǐ yòng shǒu jī ma
Some questions need a calculator, so can I use my phone during the exam?
如果考试规则允许电子设备就可以，否则不行，请以考试须知为准。 rú guǒ kǎo shì guī zé yún xǔ diàn zi shè bèi jiù ké yǐ fǒu zé bù xíng qǐng yǐ kǎo shì xū zhī wèi zhǔn
You can if the exam rules allow electronic devices; otherwise, you cannot. Follow the exam instructions.