How to Say ‘Can?’ in Simplified Chinese
可以吗？
kě yǐ ma
[kuh-ee ma]
💬 Usage Tip: [可以吗？] literally means "is it okay?" and works after a plan or request to make it polite: [晚上七点可以吗？] "Is 7 PM okay?"
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-ee]
can
A modal verb used to express ability or possibility.
我可以在晚上七点预订吗？
Can I make a reservation for 7 p.m.?
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
A particle used in yes-no questions to seek confirmation or a response.
这可以吗？
Is this okay?
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