How to Say ‘Can it be used on weekends too?’ in Simplified Chinese
周末也能用吗？
zhōu mò yě néng yòng ma
[zhōumò yeh nung yòng ma]
💬 Usage Tip: To turn a statement into a yes/no question, add 吗 at the end. 也 (yě) "also" goes before the verb, never at the end of the sentence the way English "too" does.
Phrase Breakdown
周末
zhōu mò
[zhōumò]
weekend
Saturday and Sunday.
周末你有空吗？
Are you free on the weekend?
也能用吗？
yě néng yòng ma
can it also be used?
也 means 'also', 能用 means 'can be used', and 吗 turns it into a yes/no question. Raise your voice slightly at the end.
这张卡也能用吗？
Can this card be used too?
Words in this phrase
也
yě
[yeh]
also; too
Adds the meaning of “also” or “too,” often used to agree politely in conversation.
我也很高兴来参加这个活动。
I’m also very happy to come to this event.
能
néng
[nung]
can; be able to
Expresses ability or possibility to do something.
能帮到你，我也很开心。
If I can help you, I’m also very happy.
用
yòng
[yòng]
to use
Verb meaning to use or apply, e.g. a coupon or deal.
这张优惠券可以用吗？
Can this coupon be used?
吗
ma
[ma]
question particle
A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.
你是第一次来吗？这里的“吗”表示提问。
Is this your first time here? Here, 吗 marks a question.
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