Chinese

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

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Example sentences

你現在可以回家了。
你现在可以回家了。
You can go home now.
你可以喝茶或者咖啡。
You can drink tea or coffee.
勞動可以創造財富。
Labor can create wealth.
這樣做可以省很多時間。
Doing this can save a lot of time.
閱讀可以增長知識
Reading can increase knowledge.

Usage Notes

Indicates permission or possibility.

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