Chinese phrase
我可以看着它吗？ wǒ ké yǐ kàn zhe tā ma
Meaning
Can I watch it?
When to use it
This asks for permission to watch something or someone. It is a simple, polite way to ask if watching is okay.
Example dialogue
小兔子在睡觉，我可以看着它吗？ xiǎo tù zi zài shuì jiào wǒ ké yǐ kàn zhe tā ma
The baby rabbit is sleeping. Can I watch it?
可以，但是别吵醒它。 ké yǐ dàn shì bié cháo xǐng tā
Okay, but don't wake it up.