How to Say ‘Will it or won't it; could it be that’ in Simplified Chinese
会不会
huì bú huì
[hway boo hway]
💬 Usage Tip: [会不会] is a handy way to ask "could it be that...?" or "will it...?" in a less direct way. You can use it to raise a concern politely: [会不会太远] "could it be too far?"
Phrase Breakdown
会不会
huì bú huì
[hway boo hway]
might or might not; is it possible that
Used to ask politely or cautiously whether something may happen or be true.
师傅，这条路会不会有点堵？
Driver, might this road be a bit congested?
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