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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
“可能是一篇儿童故事可理解的vlog”
“原因可能是因为他的内心很，很迷茫。”
“但是我觉得可能他们一直在玩飞盘”
“我们俩之间没可能了，别再给我发消息了。”
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