Chinese phrase
我可以指定〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zhǐ dìng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I choose ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may choose a person or thing. It is a polite way to ask about having a choice, often in formal settings.
Example dialogue
我可以指定 导师 吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zhǐ dìng dǎo shī ma
Can I choose my supervisor?
可以，不过需要系里审批。 ké yǐ bú guò xū yào xì lǐ shěn pī
That is possible, but department approval is required.