Chinese phrase
你能教我怎么做吗？ nǐ néng jiào wǒ zěn me zuò ma
Meaning
Can you teach me how to do it?
When to use it
This asks someone to teach the speaker how to do something. It is a polite request for guidance with a task and has a friendly, respectful tone.
Example dialogue
爸爸，我要洗这个碗，你能教我怎么做吗？ bà bà wǒ yào xǐ zhè ge wǎn nǐ néng jiào wǒ zěn me zuò ma
Dad, I want to wash this bowl. Can you teach me how to do it?
先用水冲一下，再放一点洗洁精。 xiān yòng shuǐ chōng yí xià zài fàng yì diǎn xǐ jié jīng
First rinse it with water, then add a little dish soap.