Chinese phrase
合租的话可以选择室友吗？ hé zū de huà ké yǐ xuǎn zé shì yǒu ma
Meaning
Can I choose my roommate when renting a place with others?
When to use it
This asks if a renter can choose a roommate. It is a polite question about rental rules, often asked of a landlord or agent.
Example dialogue
你好，请问，合租的话可以选择室友吗？ ní hǎo qǐng wèn hé zū de huà ké yǐ xuǎn zé shì yǒu ma
Excuse me, may I choose my roommate when sharing a rental?
可以，不过要看房东或中介的规定，有时候需要先面试。 ké yǐ bú guò yào kàn fáng dōng huò zhōng jiè de guī dìng yǒu shí hòu xū yào xiān miàn shì
You may, but it depends on the landlord's or agent's rules. Sometimes an interview is required first.