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How to Say ‘Can I order drinks?’ in Traditional Chinese

可以點飲料嗎？

kě yǐ diǎn yǐn liào ma

[kuh-yee diǎn yǐnliào ma]

💬 Usage Tip: Add 嗎 to the end of any statement and it becomes a yes/no question, with no change in word order. 可以點菜嗎？ "Can I order food?" works the same way.

Phrase Breakdown

可以

kě yǐ

[kuh-yee]

can; may

Used to express ability, permission, or that something is possible.

Example

你如果想加這位主管的聯絡方式，現在可以先自我介紹。

If you want to add this manager's contact information, you can introduce yourself first now.

點飲料嗎？

diǎn yǐn liào ma

order drinks?

點 (diǎn) means 'to order (food or drinks)' and 飲料 (yǐnliào) means 'drinks'.

Example

你要點飲料嗎？

Do you want to order drinks?

Words in this phrase

點

diǎn

[diǎn]

to order

Used for ordering food or drinks at a restaurant or bar.

Example

我想點一杯咖啡。

I'd like to order a cup of coffee.

飲料

yǐn liào

[yǐnliào]

drink; beverage

Any drink, often bottled or from a shop.

Example

冰箱裡有飲料。

There are drinks in the fridge.

嗎

[ma]

question particle

A sentence-final particle used to turn a statement into a yes-no question.

Example

你喜歡這個活動嗎？

Do you like this event?

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