Chinese phrase
有替代〜吗？ yǒu tì dài 〜 ma
Meaning
Is there a substitute for ___?
When to use it
Asks whether one thing can be replaced by another. It is a polite, practical way to ask about alternatives in everyday situations.
Example dialogue
这个菜 有替代 牛奶 吗？ zhè ge cài yǒu tì dài niú nǎi ma
Is there a substitute for milk in this dish?
可以用豆浆或椰奶代替。 ké yǐ yòng dòu jiāng huò yē nǎi dài tì
Soy milk or coconut milk can be used instead.