kě
Really / quite; but (emphatic 可)
可 often emphasizes a statement (“really / quite”) or introduces a contrast similar to “but.”
Anchor example
今天可真冷啊！
Jīntiān kě zhēn lěng a!
It is really cold today!
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Lesson summary
可 often emphasizes a statement (“really / quite”) or introduces a contrast similar to “but.”
可 often emphasizes a statement (“really / quite”) or introduces a contrast similar to “but.” Pay attention to the fixed position of each marker and to the relationship between the object, action, and result. Use this pattern only when it adds a clear meaning such as emphasis, disposal, passive result, causation, value, or completion/contact. Avoid word-for-word translation from Vietnamese or English.
Grammar pattern
可
可 often emphasizes a statement (“really / quite”) or introduces a contrast similar to “but.”
这件事可不容易。
Zhè jiàn shì kě bù róngyì.
This matter is really not easy.
你可别忘了带护照。
Nǐ kě bié wàng le dài hùzhào.
You really must not forget to bring your passport.
他年纪不大，可懂得很多。
Tā niánjì bú dà, kě dǒng de hěn duō.
He is not old, but he understands a lot.
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