Chinese phrase
你会〜吗？ nǐ huì 〜 ma
Meaning
Can you ___?
When to use it
Asks whether someone can do something. It is a common, neutral way to ask about a skill or ability.
Example dialogue
你会说英语吗？ nǐ huì shuō yīng yǔ ma
Can you speak English?
会，我会说一点儿英语。 huì wǒ huì shuō yì diǎnr yīng yǔ
Yes, I can speak a little English.