Chinese phrase
是否允许代理参加？ shì fǒu yún xǔ dài lǐ cān jiā
Meaning
Can someone else attend on my behalf?
When to use it
Asks whether another person may attend in someone's place. It is a polite, somewhat formal way to ask if a substitute is allowed for an appointment or event.
Example dialogue
这次的入学面谈，是否允许代理参加？ zhè cì de rù xué miàn tán shì fǒu yún xǔ dài lǐ cān jiā
Can someone else attend the admission interview for me this time?
不可以，面谈必须本人到场。 bù ké yǐ miàn tán bì xū běn rén dào chǎng
No, they cannot. The interview requires the applicant to be present in person.