How to Say ‘Can use’ in Simplified Chinese
可以用
kě yǐ yòng
[kuh-yee yohng]
💬 Usage Tip: [可以] goes before the verb, so [可以用] is literally 'can use.' You can reuse the pattern with other verbs, like [可以改] 'can change' or [可以试试] 'can try it.'
Phrase Breakdown
可以
kě yǐ
[kuh-yee]
can; may; okay to
Shows that something is possible or acceptable to do.
我们可以用圆形来表示重点。
We can use a circle shape to show the key point.
用
yòng
[yohng]
to use
A verb meaning to use something as a tool, method, or material.
这个图表可以用圆形。
This chart can use a circular shape.
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