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How to emphasize with 可 (kě) in Chinese

Subj. + 可 (kě) + Verb / Adj. (+ 了 (le))

Emphatic adverb "可 (kě)"

HSK 4Adverbs

Rule structure

可 (kě) adds strong emphasis, often in warnings, reminders, or exclamations. It softens with 了 (le) or intensifies with negation.

Examples

这件事你可别忘了！

Zhè jiàn shì nǐ kě bié wàng le!

Don't you forget about this!

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Frequently asked questions

How do you express “Emphatic adverb "可 (kě)"” in Chinese?

Use the structure: Subj. + 可 (kě) + Verb / Adj. (+ 了 (le)). For example: 这件事你可别忘了！ — “Don't you forget about this!”.

What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?

这件事你可别忘了！ — “Don't you forget about this!”.

Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?

This grammar rule is part of HSK 4.

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