How to Say ‘Yes, you can’ in Simplified Chinese
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
💬 Usage Tip: To answer yes, repeat the verb from the question, here 可以. To say no, use 不可以 (bù kě yǐ).
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh yee]
can; may; okay
Used to express permission, possibility, or ability.
血糖稳定以后，您可以适当运动。
After your blood sugar is stable, you can exercise appropriately.
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