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可能
kěnéng
Description
“可能”表示一件事情也许会发生，但是不一定。
"可能" means that something might happen, but it is not certain.
我们常常说“可能”来表示不太确定的想法。
We often say "可能" to express uncertain ideas.
Meanings
可能kěnéng
maybe, possibly, perhaps
他今天可能不来了。
He might not come today.
可能kěnéng
possible, likely
这件事是可能的。
This matter is possible.
可能kěnéng
possibility
这个计划有成功的可能。
There is a chance this plan will succeed.
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Notes
- Etymology
可 (can) + 能 (able), literally 'able to be'.
- Nuance
as an adverb it softens statements, similar to 也许 or 大概.
In videos
“我觉得可能是因为它过了水以后吃得更光溜”
“我们俩之间没可能了，别再给我发消息了。”
“就是说这个人在说话的时候，那可能是和”
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