可以
kěyǐverb★Beginner
general
To be able to; to have the ability or permission to do something.
我可以帮你吗？
Can I help you?
💡
Used to ask for permission or to express ability.
general
To be acceptable or suitable.
这个价格可以。
This price is acceptable.
💡
Often used to express agreement or approval.
Collocations
可以吗can I?可以了it's okay可以的it's possible
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
没问题phrase
no problem
没问题phrase
no problem
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'可以' is very versatile and can be used in many contexts, from asking for permission to expressing ability or agreement.
⚡Gold Rule
Permission vs. Ability
When asking for permission, '可以' is often followed by a verb. When expressing ability, it can stand alone or be followed by a verb.
📖Word Origin
From 可 (kě, 'can') + 得 (de, auxiliary verb indicating possibility).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a standalone response meaning 'okay' or 'it's fine'.
Word Breakdown
可
can
root以
to use
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