How to Say ‘If possible’ in Traditional Chinese
如果可以的話
rú guǒ kě yǐ de huà
[roo-gwaw kuh-ee duh-hwah]
💬 Usage Tip: [如果可以的話] is a polite way to soften a request, like "if possible." You can place it before or after the request: [如果可以的話，想要靠窗的位置] or [想要靠窗的位置，如果可以的話].
Phrase Breakdown
如果
rú guǒ
[roo-gwaw]
if
Introduces a condition, often used in polite requests.
如果可以的話，我們想坐靠窗的位置。
If possible, we’d like to sit at a window-side seat.
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-ee]
can; may; possible
Shows ability or possibility; commonly used to politely ask whether something can be done.
如果可以的話，請幫我們準備小蛋糕。
If possible, please help us prepare a small cake.
的話
de huà
[duh-hwah]
if that’s the case; if possible
A phrase ending that softens a request, making it sound more courteous.
如果可以的話，我想安排生日驚喜。
If possible, I’d like to arrange a birthday surprise.
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