Chinese phrase
这能复印吗? zhè néng fù yìn ma
Meaning
Can this be photocopied?
When to use it
This asks whether something can be photocopied. It is a polite, practical question about permission or suitability.
Example dialogue
请问,这能复印吗? qǐng wèn zhè néng fù yìn ma
Excuse me, can this be photocopied?
可以,你把文件给我,我帮你复印。 ké yǐ nǐ bǎ wén jiàn gěi wǒ wǒ bāng nǐ fù yìn
Sure, give me the document and I will photocopy it for you.