Chinese phrase
可以买〜吗？ ké yǐ mǎi 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I buy ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker can buy something. It is a simple, polite way to ask about permission or whether a purchase is possible.
Example dialogue
宿舍里可以买电磁炉吗？ sù shè lǐ ké yǐ mǎi diàn cí lú ma
Can I buy an induction cooker in the dorm?
不可以，宿舍不允许使用大功率电器。 bù ké yǐ sù shè bù yún xǔ shǐ yòng dà gōng lǜ diàn qì
No, the dorm does not allow high-power electrical appliances.