Summary
Are you also puzzled by the subtle nuances in sentences where the words 得(de) and 可以(kěyǐ) are used? Today we discuss their usages in different contexts and reveal their intricacies and hidden meanings.
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💠 Examples Lori mentioned:
- ① You will be able to hear this kind of bird sing/chirp.
e.g. 你可以聽見這種鳥叫。/ 你可以听见这种鸟叫。
e.g. 你可以聽見這種鳥的叫聲。/ 你可以听见这种鸟的叫声。 - ② Can you hear it now?
e.g. 你現在聽得見嗎？/ 你现在听得见吗？ - ③ Can you still eat some more, you think?
e.g. 你還吃得下嗎？/ 你还吃得下吗？ - ④ Can you still eat?
e.g. 你還能吃嗎？/ 你还能吃吗？
= 你還可以吃嗎？ / 你还可以吃吗？ - ⑤ I can (get some more plates of food and) eat, but I don’t think I can actually finish the food.
e.g. 我可以吃，但我覺得我吃不下了。/ 但我觉得我吃不下了。 - ⑥ Do you follow?
e.g. 你聽得懂嗎？你听得懂吗？
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