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Revision as of 02:56, 19 June 2012
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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 its function and usage clear.
Subject + 可以 + Verb + Object
Use this structure to express permission to do things.
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
