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可以 (kě yǐ): can, may; okay, fine

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 1verb, adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
can, may; okay, fine
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb, adjective
HSK level
HSK 1

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • can
  • may
  • possible
  • able to
  • not bad
  • pretty good
  • can
  • may (indicating permission or possibility)
  • able to
  • can (indicating ability)
  • not bad
  • pretty good
  • acceptable

Chinese explanation

  • 表示有能力做某事或某事是允许的
  • 表示可能性，相当于“能够”
  • 表示同意或答应别人的请求
  • 在某些情况下表示“不错”或“还行”。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

(prefix) can

HSK 5

to use

Example sentences

？

May I come in?

？

Can you help me with a favor?

。

This dish is not bad.

。

You can park here.

？

Can you come tomorrow?

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