Chinese phrase
我能上车吗？ wǒ néng shàng chē ma
Meaning
Can I get on?
When to use it
A polite way to ask for permission to board a vehicle. It is used when a bus or other vehicle has arrived.
Example dialogue
公交车来了，我能上车吗？ gōng jiāo chē lái le wǒ néng shàng chē ma
The bus is here. Can I get on?
能，快上来吧！ néng kuài shàng lái ba
Yes, hurry and get on!