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| − | * 你 <em>可以</em> 坐 在 这儿。 | + | * 你 <em>可以</em> 坐 在 这儿。<span class="trans">You may sit here.</span> |
| − | * 我 <em>可以</em> 看 这 个 吗？ | + | * 我 <em>可以</em> 看 这 个 吗？<span class="trans">May I see this?</span> |
| − | * 他 <em>可以</em> 跟 我们 来。 | + | * 他 <em>可以</em> 跟 我们 来。<span class="trans">He may come with us.</span> |
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Revision as of 06:16, 28 January 2013
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A primer on expressing permission using 可以.
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。You may sit here.
- 我 可以 看 这 个 吗？May I see this?
- 他 可以 跟 我们 来。He may come with us.
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
