It is the most versatile word for expressing permission and possibility in Chinese.
Mot en 30 secondes
- Expresses ability or permission to do something.
- Used to ask for consent in questions.
- Can also mean 'okay' or 'not bad' as an adjective.
Overview
- 1概述：‘可以’是中文学习者最早接触的词汇之一，它兼具‘能’（能力）和‘准’（许可）的双重含义。无论是在学校、职场还是社交场合，‘可以’都是表达意愿和请求的核心词汇。2) 用法模式：最基本的结构是‘可以 + 动词’。在陈述句中，它表示许可或可能性；在疑问句中，它常用于征求意见，如‘我可以进来吗？’。此外，它还可以作为形容词使用，表示‘还不错’或‘合格’，例如‘这道菜味道还可以’。3) 常见语境：在正式场合，‘可以’常用于请求许可，语气比‘能’稍显委婉。在非正式场合，它常用于回应他人，表示赞同或接受建议。4) 近义词辨析：‘可以’与‘能’在表示能力时常可互换，但在表示许可时，‘可以’更常用。‘能够’则语气更正式，多用于书面语或强调客观条件具备。
Exemples
我可以坐在这里吗？
everydayMay I sit here?
此地不可以停车。
formalParking is not allowed here.
这电影还可以。
informalThis movie is not bad.
该方案可以实施。
academicThe plan can be implemented.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
那可以
That works
不可以这样
You can't do that
可以吗？
Is it okay?
Souvent confondu avec
‘能’ focuses on the ability or physical possibility. ‘可以’ focuses more on permission or general feasibility.
‘能够’ is a more formal version of ‘能’. It is rarely used in casual daily speech.
Modèles grammaticaux
How to Use It
Notes d'usage
Use '可以' for general permission and possibility. It is neutral in register but leans towards polite when asking questions. Avoid using it as a direct command; it is meant for requests and statements of fact.
Erreurs courantes
Beginners often confuse '可以' with '会'. Remember '会' is for learned skills (like speaking Chinese), while '可以' is for permission or possibility. Also, do not use '可以' to mean 'know how to' unless it implies permission.
Tips
Use for polite requests
When asking for permission, using '我可以...' is much more polite than '我能...'. It shows respect for the other person's authority.
Negative form caution
Avoid saying '不可以说' if you mean 'not allowed'. Use '不可以' or '不能' instead to sound natural.
Social nuance of consent
In Chinese culture, saying '可以' is a soft way to agree. It is often used to maintain harmony in conversation.
Origine du mot
Derived from classical Chinese roots meaning 'to be acceptable' or 'to be sufficient'. It has evolved into the primary modal verb for permission in modern Mandarin.
Contexte culturel
In Chinese culture, asking '我可以...' is a way to show respect for the other person's boundaries. It reflects the importance of social harmony and seeking consensus.
Astuce mémo
Think of '可以' as 'K-I' (Can I). Whenever you need to ask 'Can I?', reach for '可以'.
Questions fréquentes
4 questions‘能’侧重于客观条件是否具备，而‘可以’侧重于主观许可或客观上的可行性。在表示请求时，使用‘可以’听起来更有礼貌。
当放在名词前或单独使用时，它表示‘还可以’、‘及格’或‘不错’。例如：‘你的表现还可以。’
直接在前面加‘不’即可，即‘不可以’。这表示禁止或不被允许。
可以，单独说‘可以’表示同意对方的提议或请求。这是一种非常地道的口语表达。
Teste-toi
___ 我用一下你的笔吗？
这是标准的请求许可句式。
以下哪个词组表示不被允许？
‘不’加‘可以’表示否定许可。
你 / 可以 / 进来 / 吗？
主语通常放在助动词前面。
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Summary
It is the most versatile word for expressing permission and possibility in Chinese.
- Expresses ability or permission to do something.
- Used to ask for consent in questions.
- Can also mean 'okay' or 'not bad' as an adjective.
Use for polite requests
When asking for permission, using '我可以...' is much more polite than '我能...'. It shows respect for the other person's authority.
Negative form caution
Avoid saying '不可以说' if you mean 'not allowed'. Use '不可以' or '不能' instead to sound natural.
Social nuance of consent
In Chinese culture, saying '可以' is a soft way to agree. It is often used to maintain harmony in conversation.
Exemples
4 sur 4我可以坐在这里吗？
May I sit here?
此地不可以停车。
Parking is not allowed here.
这电影还可以。
This movie is not bad.
该方案可以实施。
The plan can be implemented.
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