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“is that okay” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxíng ma

Example

我们现在走，行吗？wǒ men xiàn zài zǒu xíng ma

Is it okay if we leave now?

Illustration for 行吗 (is that okay)

How to say “is that okay” in Chinese

“Is that okay” in Chinese is 行吗 (xíng ma).

A quick spoken test of whether a suggested action is acceptable and workable.

Full entry for 行吗: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 行吗

你把门关一下，行吗？nǐ bǎ mén guān yí xià xíng ma

Could you close the door, please?

Tips for using 行吗

  • A reply can focus on permission, timing, or practical conditions because this question checks the whole proposal rather than one isolated fact.

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