可以吗 妈 行啊 行
“Can I add you on WeChat? Mom. Sure.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
“Li Meng, right? Yeah, Auntie. Can I add you on WeChat?”
可以吗 妈 行啊 行
“Can I add you on WeChat? Mom. Sure.”
行 我扫你啊
“I'll scan your QR code.”
“Mom, please don't... But sure, no problem, of course we can.”
The primary icebreaker in contemporary Chinese socializing. Beyond merely exchanging contact info, when elders intervene in young people's social lives (such as during blind dates), it often carries undertones of matchmaking and vetting.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
polite expression asking for someone's permission or opinion ('is that okay?', 'may I?')
Commonly used in spoken Chinese to confirm after making a request, conveying a gentle and considerate tone.
expressing prompt agreement or consent ('sure', 'sounds good')
A high-frequency spoken response that sounds warmer and more accommodating than a plain 'xing'.
Placed at the end of a sentence to form a question, used to seek the listener's permission or opinion.
Used at the end of a response to soften bluntness, adding an amicable and cooperative tone.
