Auxiliary verbsHSK 1
Expressing permission with 可以
可以 (kěyǐ) is used to express permission, equivalent to "may" or "can" in English. It is placed before the verb, often in questions with 吗 to ask for permission. Remember that 可以 can also mean "ability," but this structure focuses on permission.
구조
Subj. + 可以 + Verb (+ Obj.)
예문
- 我可以进来吗？Wǒ kě yǐ jìn lái ma?May I come in?
- 二十一岁以后可以喝酒。Èr shí yī suì yǐ hòu kě yǐ hē jiǔ.After you are 21 years old, you may drink alcohol.
- 妈妈，我可以出去玩吗？Mā ma, wǒ kě yǐ chū qù wán ma?Mom, may I go out and play?
- 我们可以在办公室吃饭吗？Wǒ men kě yǐ zài bàn gōng shì chī fàn ma?Can we eat in the office?
- 我可以在这里停车吗？Wǒ kě yǐ zài zhè lǐ tíng chē ma?Can I park here?