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Expressing permission with 可以 (kěyǐ) as an adjective
HSK 1Permission & Ability
Structure
Subject + 可以
Explanation
可以 (kěyǐ) can function as a predicate adjective meaning "acceptable" or "permissible," indicating that something is allowed or okay. In this usage, it describes the overall acceptability of a situation or action. It often appears in questions asking whether something is acceptable.
Examples
这个方案可以，我们就按这个来吧。
Zhège fāng'àn kěyǐ, wǒmen jiù àn zhège lái ba.
This plan works; let's go with this one.
你看看这个颜色可以不可以？
Nǐ kànkan zhège yánsè kěyǐ bù kěyǐ?
Take a look—is this color okay?
味道还可以，就是有点儿咸。
Wèidào hái kěyǐ, jiùshì yǒudiǎnr xián.
The taste is okay, just a bit salty.