How to use 可以 (kěyǐ) in Mandarin Chinese?

可以 kěyǐ GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

可以 — how to use it in Chinese

can; be allowed to

Modal verbs

Explanation

Very versatile: can indicate permission, possibility, or ability depending on the context.

Example sentences

这里 zhè lǐ 可以 kě yǐ 坐 zuò

You can sit here.

你 nǐ 可以 kě yǐ 问 wèn 老师 lǎo shī

You can ask the teacher.

如果 rú guǒ 有 yǒu 时间 shí jiān 我们 wǒ men 可以 kě yǐ 一起 yì qǐ 复习 fù xí

If we have time, we can review together.

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