Chinese phrase
能避免〜吗？ néng bì miǎn 〜 ma
Meaning
Can ___ be avoided?
When to use it
Asks whether something can be avoided. It is a neutral way to ask about avoiding a problem, place, or time.
Example dialogue
这条路 能避免 拥挤 吗？ zhè tiáo lù néng bì miǎn yōng jǐ ma
Can this road help us avoid the crowds?
应该可以，早点出发的话我们能避开高峰。 yīng gāi ké yǐ záo diǎn chū fā de huà wǒ men néng bì kāi gāo fēng
It should be possible. If we leave early, we can avoid the peak period.