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可

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auxiliary verb HSK 5 #97

Meanings

  1. 1 can; may; able to
  2. 2 to approve; to permit
  3. 3 but; however

Examples

可以进来吗？
Kěyǐ jìnlái ma?
May I come in?
可是我不同意。
Kěshì wǒ bù tóngyì.
But I don't agree.
这个蛋糕可好吃了。
Zhège dàngāo kě hǎochī le.
This cake is really delicious.

Tips

grammar
可 is incredibly versatile. Key compounds: 可以 (can/may), 可是 (but), 可能 (maybe/possible), 可爱 (cute), 可怕 (scary), 可以 (acceptable/OK). As an adverb before adjectives, 可 adds emphasis: 可好了 (really great).

Stroke Order

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