Expressing permission with "keyi"

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可以 (kěyǐ) is primarily used for expressing permission.

Structure

Permission is expressed with the auxiliary verb 可以. It might be helpful to think of 可以 as meaning "may." This will help to keep its functions and usage clear.

Subject + 可以 + Verb + Object

Use this structure to express permission to do things.

Examples

  • 可以 坐 在 这儿。You may sit here.
  • 可以 看 这 个 吗?May I see this?
  • 可以 跟 我们 来。He can come with us.

See also

Sources and further reading

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