可以再给我一条毛巾吗?
When to use
This is a polite request to housekeeping or the front desk for an extra towel in your hotel room.
How it works
This sentence uses the structure: 可以 (kěyǐ) + 再 (zài) + 给 (gěi) + [Person] + [Measure Word] + [Noun] + 吗 (ma)? * **可以 (kěyǐ)**: can, may (Modal verb) * **再 (zài)**: again, more (Indicates repetition or addition) * **给 (gěi)**: give (Verb) * **我 (wǒ)**: me (Indirect Object) * **一条 (yì tiáo)**: one (Measure Word + Number) * **毛巾 (máojīn)**: towel (Noun) * **吗 (ma)**: question particle This is a polite way to ask for something.
- 可以 (kěyǐ): can, may
- 再 (zài): again, more
- 给 (gěi): give
- 我 (wǒ): me
- 一条 (yì tiáo): one (measure word)
- 毛巾 (máojīn): towel
- 吗 (ma): question particle
Measure Word
条 (tiáo) is the measure word used for long, thin, or flexible objects. It's appropriate for towels, rivers, roads, and even some arguments or news reports.
Notes
Request an additional towel from housekeeping.