How to Say ‘Sure, but there's one condition.’ in Simplified Chinese
可以，不过有一个条件。
kě yǐ bù guò yǒu yī gè tiáo jiàn
[kuh-ee boo-gwaw yoh ee guh tiáojiàn]
💬 Usage Tip: 不过 means "but" or "however" and is softer than 但是. It's a natural way to agree and add a catch in the same breath.
Phrase Breakdown
可以，
kě yǐ
Sure / OK
On its own, 可以 works as a yes answer meaning OK or that is allowed. Pause briefly at the comma.
可以，没问题。
Sure, no problem.
Words in this phrase
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-ee]
can; may; okay
Used to ask or say whether something is acceptable or possible.
坐在外面可以吗？
Is it okay to sit outside?
不过有一个条件。
bù guò yǒu yī gè tiáo jiàn
but there is one condition
不过 means but or however and is softer than 但是. 不 stays fourth tone before the fourth-tone 过: bú guò.
很好吃，不过有点儿贵。
It's tasty, but a bit expensive.
Words in this phrase
不过
bù guò
[boo-gwaw]
however; but
A conjunction used to change direction in what you are saying, often meaning 'however' or 'but'.
我有点累，不过我还是会去看你爸妈。
I’m a little tired, but I’ll still go see your parents.
有
yǒu
[yoh]
to have; there is/are
Used to ask whether something is available.
晚上七点有位子吗？
Are there any seats available at 7 p.m.?
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
A number word that often appears in measure phrases like 一种.
这一种咖啡比较苦。
This kind of coffee is relatively bitter.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
The most common measure word in Mandarin, used with many nouns.
她生了个女儿。
She gave birth to a daughter.
条件
tiáo jiàn
[tiáojiàn]
condition; term
A requirement that must be met in a deal or agreement.
你的条件是什么？
What are your conditions?
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