我要值机。
wǒ yào zhíjī
I need to check in for a flight
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?
Character breakdown
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?'
Variations and politeness
我可以带这个上飞机吗？
wǒ kěyǐ dài zhège shàng fēijī ma?
Can I bring this onto the plane? — More personal and polite.
这个能带上飞机吗？
zhège néng dài shàng fēijī ma?
Can this be brought onto the plane? — Slightly less formal.
Mini dialogue
A
这个可以带上飞机吗？
zhège kěyǐ dài shàng fēijī ma?
Can this be taken on a plane?
B
可以的，没问题。
kěyǐ de, méi wèntí.
Yes, you can. No problem.
When to use it
Appropriate
- When you are at airport security or check-in and unsure if an item is allowed in carry-on luggage.
- When you want to politely ask a staff member about an item you are holding or pointing at.
Avoid when
- When asking about checked luggage; use 托运 (tuōyùn) instead of 带上飞机.
- When you are not at an airport or not talking about air travel.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "Can this be taken on a plane?" in Chinese?
You say "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？"?
It is pronounced "zhège kěyǐ dài shàng fēijī ma?" with the question intonation rising at the end.
When do you use "这个可以带上飞机吗？"?
Use it at the airport when you need to ask if a specific item is allowed in your carry-on baggage.
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