How to Say ‘How about’ in Simplified Chinese
可以吗
💬 Usage Tip: Combines 'can' with the question particle for proposing or confirming.
🇨🇳 In China: Useful when negotiating or offering alternatives.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
可以
[kě yǐ]
Is it okay?
A question asking for permission or confirmation of possibility.
三包够了吗？可以吗？
Are three packs enough? Is it okay?
吗
[ma]
Is it okay?
A question asking for permission or confirmation of possibility.
这是你想要的结果吗？可以吗？
Is this the result you wanted? Is it okay?
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