dou1 ho2 ji5都可以

Jyutpingdou1 ho2 ji5

Yaledōu hó yíh

Definition

Both are fine; either is okay.

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How it's used

Expresses a sense of mild acceptance or indifference rather than enthusiastic agreement. It often functions as a way to avoid making a firm decision, signaling that the speaker is flexible and willing to go along with someone else's plan. When used alone as a response, it can sound slightly noncommittal.

Examples

nei5你ting1聽jat6日heoi3去bin1邊dou6度sik6食faan6飯dou1都dak1得，ngo5我dou1都ho2可ji5以。

You can go anywhere for dinner tomorrow, I am fine with anything.

ni1呢go3個fong1方faat3法nei5你gok3覺dak1得hou2好m4唔hou2好？ngo5我dou1都gok3覺dak1得dou1都ho2可ji5以。

Do you think this method is good? I also think it is okay.

Common phrases

kei4其sat6實dou1都ho2可ji5以

actually it is okay

dou1都gei2幾ho2可ji5以

quite acceptable

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 都可以 as a literal translation of "can also," but in conversation, it is frequently used as an adjective meaning "acceptable" or "not bad." Be careful not to use it when you actually mean "I agree strongly," as it implies a lack of strong preference.