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  4. 可以吗

可以吗

kěyǐ ma

What does "可以吗" mean in English?

can it be

我们可以去公园吗?

Can we go to the park?


How to use "可以吗" correctly: definitions and examples in English?

informal

A polite way to ask for permission or approval, often used in questions to confirm if something is acceptable or possible.

我们可以提前离开吗?

Can we leave early?

这个价格可以吗?

Is this price okay?

This phrase is commonly used in everyday conversations to seek permission or confirmation in a polite manner.

Collocations

可以吗can it be可以的it's okay

Synonyms

可以吗?行吗?可以吗?

Antonyms

不行不可以

Related Phrases

可以吗?phrase
Can it be?
行吗?phrase
Is it okay?

Pro Tip

Politeness

This phrase is a polite way to ask for permission or confirmation. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

Gold Rule

Usage

Use this phrase when you want to ask for permission or confirmation in a polite manner. It is versatile and can be used in various contexts.

Word Origin

Derived from the combination of 可以 (can/possible) and 吗 (question particle), forming a polite interrogative phrase.

Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, from casual conversations to formal requests. It is a polite way to ask for permission or confirmation.

Word Breakdown

可以
can/possible
root
+
吗
question particle
suffix
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