Chinese phrase
我可以买〜吗？ wǒ ké yǐ mǎi 〜 ma
Meaning
Can I buy ___?
When to use it
This phrase asks whether it is okay to buy something. It is a simple, polite question, often used by a child when asking an adult for permission.
Example dialogue
我可以买这个玩具吗？ wǒ ké yǐ mǎi zhè ge wán jù ma
Can I buy this toy?
今天不买玩具。 jīn tiān bù mǎi wán jù
We are not buying toys today.