뜻
Indicating that something is not permitted or possible.
문화적 배경
Used frequently by teachers and parents to maintain discipline. Similar usage, but often softened with 'a' or 'o' particles. Often mixed with Cantonese 'm-ho-yi' (不可以). Used in formal settings, but 'cannot' is often used in Singlish.
Be direct
{不可以|bùkěyǐ} is very direct. Use it when you need to be clear.
Avoid with bosses
Don't say this to your boss unless you are absolutely sure it is appropriate.
뜻
Indicating that something is not permitted or possible.
Be direct
{不可以|bùkěyǐ} is very direct. Use it when you need to be clear.
Avoid with bosses
Don't say this to your boss unless you are absolutely sure it is appropriate.
셀프 테스트
Complete the sentence: 'Smoking is not allowed here.'
这里______抽烟。
{不可以|bùkěyǐ} indicates prohibition.
Which phrase means 'You are welcome'?
Which one is NOT a prohibition?
{不客气|bùkèqì} is for politeness, not prohibition.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제这里______抽烟。
{不可以|bùkěyǐ} indicates prohibition.
Which one is NOT a prohibition?
{不客气|bùkèqì} is for politeness, not prohibition.
🎉 점수: /2
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문It can be if used with the wrong tone or to the wrong person.
Usually {不能|bùnéng} is better for physical inability.
관련 표현
不行
synonymWon't work
不能
similarCannot
禁止
specialized formProhibited
可以
contrastCan
