可 meaning and pronunciation

Simplified/traditional character

可 English definition

  • can
  • may
  • able to
  • to approve
  • to permit
  • to suit
  • (particle used for emphasis) certainly
  • very

HSK levels


Characters with the same pronunciation

  • : uneven (path); unfortunate (in life);
  • : Japanese variant of 渴;
  • : thirsty;

Sentences examples with 可

  • 但是我觉得您可以喝咖啡。
    Dànshì wǒ juédé nín kěyǐ hē kāfēi.
  • 可能他正在忙。
    Kěnéng tā zhèngzài máng.
  • 我可能不能去上班了。
    Wǒ kěnéng bùnéng qù shàngbānle.
  • 你可以开我的车去上班。
    Nǐ kěyǐ kāi wǒ de jū qù shàngbān.
  • 这个菜做得还可以。
    Zhège cài zuò dé hái kěyǐ.

Words containing 可, by HSK level