百
Bǎi
100, hundred
可以 (kěyǐ) — how to say "can" in Chinese
可以
Can, to be able to (permitted)
Character composition
可
can, possible
以
to use, with
Radicals / Keys
口
Mouth
#30 · kǒu · 3 strokes
人
Man
#9 · rén · 2 strokes
Examples
这里可以拍照，但是别太吵。
You can take photos here, but don't be too noisy.
可以吗
Can I?
Mnemonic
[kěyǐ-] Carrie the Cat 🐱 is in the kitchen, staring at a cookbook with the glowing characters 可以. As she follows the recipe, a 可 "can" of tuna appears, and 以 "with" a magical, swirling spoon, she whips up a feast. With 可以, Carrie realizes she can cook anything she dreams of! 🍽️
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "can" in Chinese?
"can" in Chinese is 可以 (kěyǐ).
What does 可以 mean in English?
可以 (kěyǐ) means "Can, to be able to (permitted)".
How is 可以 pronounced?
It is pronounced kěyǐ (written as keyi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "can" in Chinese characters?
It is written 可以.
What HSK level is 可以?
可以 belongs to the HSK 2 vocabulary list.
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