Pronunciation of '可不可以'
The phrase '可不可以' is a Chinese expression often used to ask for permission or make a polite request. It is pronounced as 'kě bù kě yǐ' in Mandarin Chinese, with specific tones for each character. In English, it can be translated as 'Can (you) or not?' or 'Is it possible?'.
The phrase originates from Mandarin Chinese, where '可' means 'can' or 'may,' '不' means 'not,' and '可以' means 'can' or 'may.' Together, it forms a polite way of asking for permission or making a request.
Pronunciation Details
中文（简体）
表示请求许可或征求意见，例如“可不可以借我一本书？”
“可”发音为“kě”，第三声（低升调）；“不”发音为“bù”，第四声（降调）；“可”发音为“kě”，第三声（低升调）；“以”发音为“yǐ”，第三声（低升调）。
English (United States)
A polite way to ask for permission or make a request, such as 'Can I borrow a book?'
Pronounced as 'kə bù kə yǐ,' where 'kə' has a rising tone, 'bù' has a falling tone, and 'yǐ' has a rising tone.