How to Say ‘Sure’ in Traditional Chinese
可以啊
kě yǐ a
[kuh yee ah]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [可以啊] sounds warm and casual, which fits a friendly bar conversation. It's more relaxed than a bare [可以], which can sound flatter.
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
can; may; okay
Used to agree or grant permission.
如果他說可以啊，表示你可以留下來聊天。
If they say ‘sure,’ it means you can stay and chat.
啊
a
[ah]
ah; particle
Adds a casual, friendly, and softer tone to the reply.
她回答可以啊，聽起來很輕鬆自然。
She replies ‘sure,’ and it sounds relaxed and natural.
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