Chinese phrase
什么时候能〜〜 shén me shí hòu néng 〜 〜
Meaning
When can ___ ___?
When to use it
This asks when an action can happen. It is common when checking the time for check-in or another travel procedure. The tone is neutral and politely asks for a fact.
Example dialogue
请问什么时候能办理入住？ qǐng wèn shén me shí hòu néng bàn lǐ rù zhù
Excuse me, when can I check in?
三点以后可以来办理。 sān diǎn yǐ hòu ké yǐ lái bàn lǐ
You can check in after 3.