Chinese phrase
我可以回答吗？ wǒ ké yǐ huí dá ma
Meaning
Can I answer?
When to use it
This phrase asks for permission to give an answer. It is a polite question used in class or in other question-and-answer situations.
Example dialogue
老师，我知道这道题的答案，我可以回答吗？ lǎo shī wǒ zhī dào zhè dào tí de dá àn wǒ ké yǐ huí dá ma
I know the answer to this question. Can I answer?
可以，你说吧。 ké yǐ nǐ shuō ba
Yes, go ahead.