How to Say ‘I can; may I’ in Traditional Chinese
我可以
wǒ kě yǐ
[waw kuh yee]
💬 Usage Tip: [我可以...] is a very reusable way to ask permission: [我可以坐這裡嗎？] or [我可以加你IG嗎？]. It's softer than just saying the action by itself.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun used to refer to yourself.
如果我想認識你，我會先禮貌地開口。
If I want to get to know you, I will speak politely first.
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
can; may; be allowed to
Used to ask for permission or say something is possible.
我可以先坐一下，再請你喝一杯嗎？
May I sit here first, and then buy you a drink?
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