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可以
kěyǐ
Description
"可以"是一个很常用的词，可以表示能够做某事，也可以表示允许别人做某事。
"可以" is a very common word that can mean being able to do something or allowing others to do something.
在口语里，它有时也表示还不错、还行的意思。
In spoken language, it sometimes also means pretty good or okay.
Meanings
可以kěyǐ
can; be able to
我可以帮你。
I can help you.
可以kěyǐ
may; be allowed to
这里可以拍照吗？
Can I take photos here?
可以kěyǐ
not bad; pretty good (colloquial)
这家餐厅还可以。
This restaurant is okay.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
可 (can) + 以 (with/to do), literally "able to".
- Nuance
可以 stresses permission/possibility; 能 stresses ability; 会 stresses learned skill.
In videos
“你的眼神可以很撩人，还有一个可以很撩人”
“你有够猛，猛到可以被挂在超级硬汉之墙。”
“就是希望呢 你以后可以在这上面...”
“然后就可以在这里看我们想看的所有的电影和电视剧了”
“这个地方其实citywalk真的很快就可以走完”
“你的Visa信用卡借记卡都可以刷卡支付”
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