Chinese phrase
我现在可以做〜吗？ wǒ xiàn zài ké yǐ zuò 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I do ___ now?
When to use it
Asks politely whether the speaker may do something now. It is used to ask a parent, teacher, or other adult for permission.
Example dialogue
妈妈，我现在可以做数学作业吗？ mā mā wǒ xiàn zài ké yǐ zuò shù xué zuò yè ma
Mom, can I do my math homework now?
可以，先把课本拿出来吧。 ké yǐ xiān bǎ kè běn ná chū lái ba
Sure, take out your textbook first.