Chinese

kěyǐ
Meaning: can; may; possible
Part of Speech: Verb, Auxiliary verb

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Handwriting

可
以

Example sentences

You can go home now.
你可以喝茶或者咖啡。
You can drink tea or coffee.
這樣做可以省很多時間。
这样做可以省很多时间。
Doing this can save a lot of time.
閱讀可以增長知識
阅读可以增长知识
Reading can increase knowledge.
選禮物時,可以先想對方的興趣,比如音樂或料理。
选礼物时,可以先想对方的兴趣,比如音乐或料理。
When choosing a gift, you can first think about the other person's interests, such as music or cooking.
這個理論可以應用在日常生活中。
这个理论可以应用在日常生活中。
This theory can be applied in daily life.
這種藥可以改善血液循環。
这种药可以改善血液循环。
This medicine can improve blood circulation.
你可以慢慢吃,不用趕時間。
你可以慢慢吃,不用赶时间。
You can eat slowly, there's no need to rush.
請問這裡可以用人民幣付款嗎?
请问这里可以用人民币付款吗?
Excuse me, can I pay with RMB here?
棉花可以用來製作柔軟的衣服。
棉花可以用来制作柔软的衣服。
Cotton can be used to make soft clothes.

Usage Notes

Indicates permission or possibility.

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