可以用交通卡吗？
kěyǐ yòng jiāotōng kǎ ma?
Can I pay with a transport card?
How to ask "Could you say that again?" in Chinese
可以再说一遍吗？
kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?
Could you say that again?
Grammar and structure
This phrase uses 可以 (kěyǐ, 'can'), 再 (zài, 'again'), 说 (shuō, 'say'), 一遍 (yí biàn, 'once'), and 吗 (ma) to form a polite request for repetition.
When to use it
Use this when you didn't hear or understand something, especially in directions or announcements. It's polite and common. Don't just say '什么?' (shénme, 'what?') as it can sound abrupt; this phrase is more courteous.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “Could you say that again?” in Chinese?
“Could you say that again?” in Chinese is 可以再说一遍吗？ (kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?).
How do you pronounce 可以再说一遍吗？?
可以再说一遍吗？ is pronounced kěyǐ zài shuō yí biàn ma?.
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