Chinese phrase
调查期间我还可以〜吗？ diào chá qī jiān wǒ hái ké yǐ 〜 ma
Meaning
May I still ___ during the investigation period?
When to use it
Asks if an activity is still allowed during a set period. It is a polite way to check whether a rule or permission remains in effect.
Example dialogue
请问调查期间我还可以打工吗？ qǐng wèn diào chá qī jiān wǒ hái ké yǐ dǎ gōng ma
Excuse me, may I still work part-time during the investigation period?
打工可能影响签证，建议先咨询国际学生办公室。 dǎ gōng kě néng yíng xiǎng qiān zhèng jiàn yì xiān zī xún guó jì xué shēng bàn gōng shì
Part-time work may affect your visa, so it is best to consult the International Student Office first.