可否 () — may I ask if it is possible; can or cannot; whether it is possible or not

Définition

Formal written phrase used to politely ask 'whether or not…', typically before a verb (可否接受 = 'may it be accepted?'). It is much more formal than everyday 能 or 可以, and appears in formal letters, official questions, and academic writing.

verb
may I ask if it is possiblecan or cannotwhether it is possible or not

Exemples

  • 可否
    Qǐng wèn kě zài zhè lǐ tíng chē?
    May I ask if we can park here?
  • 可否
    Zhè ge fāng àn kě jiē shòu?
    Can this plan be accepted?
  • 可否
    kě Qǐng nǐ bāng gè máng?
    May I ask you for a favor?

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