Chinese phrase
换成〜可以吗? huàn chéng 〜 ké yǐ ma
Meaning
Can I change it to ___?
When to use it
Asks if something can be changed to another option. It is a polite way to request a replacement when the current choice does not suit the speaker.
Example dialogue
这道菜太辣了,换成不辣的可以吗? zhè dào cài tài là le huàn chéng bú là de ké yǐ ma
This dish is too spicy. Can I change it to something that isn't spicy?
可以,我让厨师给你换一份。 ké yǐ wǒ ràng chú shī gěi nǐ huàn yí fèn
Sure, I'll ask the chef to replace it for you.