How to Say ‘May charge a cancellation fee’ in Traditional Chinese
可能會收取取消費
kě néng huì shōu qǔ qǔ xiāo fèi
[kuh-nerng hway shoh-chew chyoo-shyao fay]
💬 Usage Tip: [可能會 + verb] is a very common way to say something may happen: [可能會收取] = "may charge," [可能會延後] = "may be delayed." [會] here points to what could happen, not just a general ability.
Phrase Breakdown
可能會
kě néng huì
may; might; possibly will
Shows possibility, often used when something is not certain.
可能會收取取消費。
A cancellation fee may be charged.
Words in this phrase
可能
kě néng
[kuh-nerng]
possibly; may
Shows that something is possible but not certain.
這種訂位可能需要先付款。
This type of reservation may require payment in advance.
會
huì
[hway]
will; may; be likely to
Often used before a verb to indicate future action or likelihood.
如果太晚取消，店家會收費。
If you cancel too late, the restaurant will charge a fee.
收取取消費
shōu qǔ qǔ xiāo fèi
[shoh-chew chyoo-shyao fay]
charge a cancellation fee
A phrase used when a business imposes a fee for canceling a booking.
有些餐廳收取取消費是因為要保留座位。
Some restaurants charge a cancellation fee because they need to hold the table.
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