How to Say ‘Sure’ in Traditional Chinese
可以啊
kě yǐ a
[kuh-ee ah]
💬 Usage Tip: Adding [啊] at the end makes a short reply sound friendlier and less flat: [可以啊], [好啊], [對啊]. It often carries the feeling of [sure, yeah].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: A plain [可以] can sound a bit businesslike depending on tone, while [可以啊] feels more easygoing and natural in casual Taiwan conversation.
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-ee]
can; okay
Shows agreement or willingness in a casual, friendly way.
你想再坐一下？可以啊，我也還不想走。
You want to stay a little longer? Sure, I’m not ready to leave either.
啊
a
[ah]
ah; softening particle
Adds a natural, relaxed tone and can make the reply sound warmer.
可以啊，不過你要先讓我認識你。
Sure, but you have to let me get to know you first.
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