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Revision as of 04:12, 14 May 2012
Structure
Permission is expressed with the verb 可以. It might be helpful to think of 可以 as meaning "may". This will help to keep it's function and usage clear.
Subject + 可以 + Verb + Object
Use this structure to express permission to do things. Some examples:
- 你 可以 坐 在 这儿。
- 我 可以 看 这 个 吗？
- 他 可以 跟 我们 来。
See also
Sources and further reading
Books
- New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1) (pp. 160-1) →buy
- New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (新实用汉语课本1)(2nd ed) (pp. 185-7) →buy
