How to ask "Can this be taken on a plane?" in Chinese

这个可以带上飞机吗?

zhège kěyǐ dài shàng fēijī ma?

Can this be taken on a plane?

Grammar and structure

这个 (zhège) means 'this', 可以 (kěyǐ) means 'can' or 'may', 带 (dài) means 'to bring', 上 (shàng) means 'onto', 飞机 (fēijī) means 'airplane', and 吗 (ma) makes it a question. So it's 'Can this be brought onto an airplane?'

When to use it

Use this at airport security or check-in when you're unsure if an item is allowed in carry-on. It's polite and appropriate for staff. You can point at the item while asking. For checked luggage, you'd say 托运 (tuōyùn) instead of 带上飞机.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “Can this be taken on a plane?” in Chinese?

“Can this be taken on a plane?” in Chinese is 这个可以带上飞机吗? (zhège kěyǐ dài shàng fēijī ma?).

How do you pronounce 这个可以带上飞机吗??

这个可以带上飞机吗? is pronounced zhège kěyǐ dài shàng fēijī ma?.

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