Chinese phrase
考场能否饮水或吃东西？ káo chǎng néng fǒu yín shuǐ huò chī dōng xī
Meaning
Is drinking water or eating allowed in the exam room?
When to use it
This asks if water or food is allowed in an exam room. It is a fairly formal question about possible exceptions for medical needs.
Example dialogue
我需要吃药，考场能否饮水或吃东西？ wǒ xū yào chī yào káo chǎng néng fǒu yín shuǐ huò chī dōng xī
I need medicine. May I eat or drink in the exam room?
有特殊情况可以申请例外，请带上医疗证明在考前向教务处说明。 yǒu tè shū qíng kuàng ké yǐ shēn qǐng lì wài qǐng dài shàng yī liáo zhèng míng zài kǎo qián xiàng jiào wù chù shuō míng
Request an exception with medical proof before the exam.