Chinese phrase
入住前可以〜吗？ rù zhù qián ké yǐ 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I ___ before check-in?
When to use it
It politely asks if an action is allowed before check-in. It is common in polite requests to hotel staff, such as leaving luggage or asking for help before the room is ready.
Example dialogue
请问，入住前可以寄存行李吗？ qǐng wèn rù zhù qián ké yǐ jì cún xíng lǐ ma
Excuse me, can I leave my luggage here before check-in?
可以，我们可以免费帮您寄存到晚上8点。 ké yǐ wǒ men ké yǐ miǎn fèi bāng nín jì cún dào wǎn shàng 8 diǎn
Yes, we can store it for you free of charge until 8 p.m.