How to Say ‘Is that possible?’ in Simplified Chinese
可以吗？
kě yǐ ma
[kuh-yee ma]
💬 Usage Tip: [可以吗？] is a very useful way to ask "is it OK/possible?" after an idea or request. Swap in another verb phrase before it, like [现在登机可以吗？] or [改座位可以吗？]
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-yee]
can; may; be okay to
Used to ask whether something is possible, allowed, or okay.
现在换座位可以吗？
Is it okay to change seats now?
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
Placed at the end of a statement to turn it into a yes-no question.
坐在一起吗？
Sit together? / Will you sit together?
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