Chinese phrase
可以出去玩吗？ ké yǐ chū qù wán ma
Meaning
Can I go outside and play?
When to use it
This politely asks for permission to go outside and play. It is common in everyday speech, especially when speaking to a parent or another adult.
Example dialogue
妈妈，雨停了，可以出去玩吗？ mā mā yǔ tíng le ké yǐ chū qù wán ma
Mom, the rain has stopped. Can I go outside and play?
可以，但要穿上外套。 ké yǐ dàn yào chuān shàng wài tào
You can, but put on a jacket.