Chinese phrase
你们能开药吗？ nǐ men néng kāi yào ma
Meaning
Can you prescribe medicine?
When to use it
Asks if a medical provider can prescribe medicine. It is commonly used at a clinic or hospital when checking whether treatment is available.
Example dialogue
我头疼发烧两天。你们能开药吗？ wǒ tóu téng fā shāo liǎng tiān nǐ men néng kāi yào ma
I've had a headache and a fever for two days. Can you prescribe medicine?
可以，但要先登记并由医生诊断后才能开。 ké yǐ dàn yào xiān dēng jì bìng yóu yī shēng zhěn duàn hòu cái néng kāi
We can, but you must register first and be assessed by a doctor before we can prescribe anything.