Chinese phrase
我可以补交〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ bǔ jiāo 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I submit ___ late?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be submitted after the deadline. It is a polite request for permission, often used for schoolwork or official documents.
Example dialogue
教授，我可以补交 成绩单 吗？ jiào shòu wǒ ké yǐ bǔ jiāo chéng jì dān ma
Professor, can I submit my transcript late?
可以，但要说明迟交原因并补交证明。 ké yǐ dàn yào shuō míng chí jiāo yuán yīn bìng bǔ jiāo zhèng míng
Yes, but please explain the reason for the late submission and provide supporting documents.