可以写下来吗？

When to use

Use this when you need someone to write down information, such as a name, address, phone number, or price, to ensure accuracy.

Grammar: Directional Complement

This phrase uses a verb followed by a directional complement '下来' (xià lái), indicating the action of writing downwards onto a surface. The structure is Verb + Directional Complement + Particle.

• 可以 (kě yǐ): can, may
• 写 (xiě): to write
• 下来 (xià lái): down (directional complement)
• 吗 (ma): question particle

Omission of Subject and Object

In spoken Chinese, the subject 'you' (你) and the object 'it' are often omitted when the context is clear, making the phrase more concise.

Notes

Good for getting names, prices, and addresses written down.