Chinese phrase
在等待期间我可以留在〜吗？ zài děng dài qī jiān wǒ ké yǐ liú zài 〜 ma
Meaning
May I stay in ___ during the waiting period?
When to use it
A polite request to stay in a place during a wait. It is used for a temporary stay, often in a formal or unfamiliar setting.
Example dialogue
你好，请问在等待期间我可以留在宿舍吗？ ní hǎo qǐng wèn zài děng dài qī jiān wǒ ké yǐ liú zài sù shè ma
Hi, may I stay in the dorm while I wait?
可以，不过你要先到国际学生办公室登记并遵守宿舍规定。 ké yǐ bú guò nǐ yào xiān dào guó jì xué shēng bàn gōng shì dēng jì bìng zūn shǒu sù shè guī dìng
Yes, but you must first register at the International Student Office and follow the dormitory rules.