Chinese phrase
可以〜咨询吗？ ké yǐ 〜 zī xún ma
Meaning
Could I ask about ___?
When to use it
A polite way to ask for permission to ask about a topic. It suits respectful conversations, especially when asking a teacher or office about a specific matter.
Example dialogue
老师，可以就奖学金咨询吗？ lǎo shī ké yǐ jiù jiǎng xué jīn zī xún ma
Excuse me, could I ask about scholarships?
可以，您什么时候方便来办公室说明一下情况？ ké yǐ nín shén me shí hòu fāng biàn lái bàn gōng shì shuō míng yí xià qíng kuàng
Of course, when would be a convenient time for you to come to the office and explain the situation?