Chinese phrase
能参加〜吗？ néng cān jiā 〜 ma
Meaning
Can you attend ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks whether someone can attend an event. It is a polite, neutral way to check availability and commonly refers to a meeting, class, party, or other planned activity.
Example dialogue
学院这周三有迎新会，你能参加这次迎新会吗？ xué yuàn zhè zhōu sān yǒu yíng xīn huì nǐ néng cān jiā zhè cì yíng xīn huì ma
The college has a welcome party this Wednesday. Can you attend this welcome party?
我那天有课，恐怕去不了，抱歉。 wǒ nà tiān yǒu kè kǒng pà qù bù liǎo bào qiàn
I have class that day, so I am afraid I cannot make it. Sorry.