可以在地图上给我看吗？

When to use

This is very practical when you have a map application on your phone and need someone to pinpoint a location for you.

How it works

The structure is: 可以 + [Action Phrase] + 吗？ (kě yǐ + [Action Phrase] + ma?). Here, the action is '在地图上给我看 (zài dì tú shàng gěi wǒ kàn)' (show me on the map).

• 可以...吗？ (kě yǐ...ma?): Can I...? / May I...? (polite request structure)
• 在地图上 (zài dì tú shàng): on the map
• 给 我 看 (gěi wǒ kàn): show me (give me to see)

Grammar

The phrase '给 (gěi)' followed by a person and a verb indicates that the action is done for the benefit of that person. '在地图上' specifies the location of the action.

Watch out

Ensure you have the map ready and are prepared to show it. The phrase implies you are asking someone to interact with your device or a shared map.

Notes

A polite request to have a location shown on a map, often on a mobile device.