Chinese phrase
我可以自己付钱吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zì jǐ fù qián ma
Meaning
Can I pay for it myself?
When to use it
Asks whether the speaker may pay for something without help. It is a polite, everyday request for permission, often used by a child speaking to a parent or another adult.
Example dialogue
妈妈，我可以自己付钱吗？ mā mā wǒ ké yǐ zì jǐ fù qián ma
Mom, can I pay for it myself?
好，你来付吧。 hǎo nǐ lái fù ba
Okay, you can pay.