Chinese phrase
能看一下〜吗? néng kàn yí xià 〜 ma
Meaning
Could you take a look at ___?
When to use it
This is a polite way to ask someone to look at something. It fits requests for help or review and sounds respectful.
Example dialogue
老师,您能看一下我的个人陈述吗? lǎo shī nín néng kàn yí xià wǒ de gè rén chén shù ma
Professor, could you take a look at my personal statement?
可以,您把电子稿发给我,我看完给您意见。 ké yǐ nín bǎ diàn zi gǎo fā gěi wǒ wǒ kàn wán gěi nín yì jiàn
Sure. Send me the electronic copy, and I will give you my comments after I read it.