Chinese phrase
我可以用〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ yòng 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I use ___?
When to use it
This phrase politely asks for permission to use something. The item follows the verb, and the phrase fits respectful everyday requests.
Example dialogue
请问，我可以用你的手机吗？ qǐng wèn wǒ ké yǐ yòng nǐ de shǒu jī ma
Excuse me, can I use your phone?
可以，没问题。 ké yǐ méi wèn tí
Yes, no problem.