Chinese phrase
我可以吃〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ chī 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I eat ___?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may eat something. It is a simple, polite way to ask for permission before eating.
Example dialogue
我可以吃苹果吗？ wǒ ké yǐ chī píng guǒ ma
Can I eat an apple?
可以，洗完手再吃。 ké yǐ xǐ wán shǒu zài chī
Sure, wash your hands before you eat.