(kěn) — to be willing to; to consent

Définition

肯 marks the subject's inner willingness to do something. Unlike 同意 (agreeing to a request) or 答应 (promising), it focuses on the person's readiness, often in 'if you're willing to…' or 'not willing to' clauses.

verb
to be willing toto consent

Exemples

  • Tā bù kěn qù, wǒ men yě méi bàn fǎ.
    He's not willing to go, so there's nothing we can do.
  • Zhǐ yào nǐ kěn xué, wǒ jiù kě yǐ jiào nǐ.
    As long as you're willing to learn, I can teach you.
  • Tā kěn jiè qián gěi wǒ.
    He is willing to lend me money.

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