Cantonese Word of the Day
可以
HOI-yi • modal verb — 12th of May, 2026
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Meaning: can / may / able to (expressing permission or ability)
Examples
- 你可以教我呢句點講嗎？
(Can you teach me how to say this sentence?) - 呢張票可以換嗎？
(Can this ticket be exchanged?) - 我可以而家走嗎？
(Can I leave now?)
Synonyms
- 能夠
- 得
可以 is used to ask for permission or state ability/possibility. Use it before a verb or clause (可以 + verb). For polite permission, pair with 啊 or 吗 (e.g., 可以嗎?). In formal writing, 能夠 is more common; 得 is a shorter colloquial alternative.
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