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可不可以
Phrasekě bù kěyǐ
Description
我们用「可不可以」来问别人行不行，比如问能不能做一件事。
We use "可不可以" to ask if something is okay, like whether you can do something.
这个说法很客气，很多人在请求帮忙的时候会用。
This expression is very polite and many people use it when asking for help.
Meanings
可不可以kě bù kěyǐ
may I / is it okay to...? (asking permission)
我可不可以坐这里？
May I sit here?
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Notes
- Form
可不可以 = 可以 split into affirmative-negative (可 + 不 + 可以) to form a yes/no question.
- Nuance
softer and more polite than plain 可以吗; common in requests.
In videos
“男男男生可不可以告诉我们。”
“呃，西卡，你可不可以告诉学生，”
“啊，那可，可不可以，啊，那，”
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