Chinese phrase

可以,但要〜 ké yǐ dàn yào 〜

Meaning

Sure but you need to ___

When to use it

It agrees to a request but adds a condition. The unfinished part states what must happen, often in a friendly, practical tone.

Example dialogue

我可以借你的车吗? wǒ ké yǐ jiè nǐ de chē ma

Can I borrow your car?

可以,但要把油加满再还我。 ké yǐ dàn yào bǎ yóu jiā mǎn zài huán wǒ

Sure, but fill up the tank before you return it to me.

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