How to Say ‘May’ in Traditional Chinese
可能會
kě néng huì
[kuh-nung hway]
💬 Usage Tip: [可能會] is a common soft way to say something may happen: [可能] "possibly" + [會] "will/might." It's often used for policies or warnings, like [可能會收費] — "there may be a charge."
Phrase Breakdown
可能
kě néng
[kuh-nung]
possibly; maybe
Shows uncertainty or possibility.
如果太晚取消，可能會收取費用。
If you cancel too late, there may be a fee charged.
會
huì
[hway]
will; might
Used to indicate a future action or likely result.
超過時間後，餐廳會按照規定收費。
After the deadline passes, the restaurant will charge according to the rules.
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