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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. The structure is:
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== Sources and further reading ==
  
 
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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:

  • 可以 坐 在 这儿。
  • 可以 看 这 个 吗?
  • 可以 跟 我们 来。

See also

Sources and further reading

Books