To hold and use a tool or implement as a means.
To use; by means of, with, according to; in order to, because of; marks time as in 以前/以后. A person (人) on the right grips a tool (厶/㠯) on the left.
To use; by means of, with, according to; in order to, because of; marks time as in 以前/以后. A person (人) on the right grips a tool (厶/㠯) on the left.
English speakers often translate 'with me' as 以我, but 以 does not mean 'with' in this sense. Use 用 or 拿.
Learners may add 以 before a verb to mean 'in order to', but 以 is not used this way in basic Chinese. Simply use the verb.
可以 means 'can' for permission or possibility; 能 means 'can' for ability or physical capability.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Permission | 我可以坐这里吗? | 我能坐这里吗? (less natural for permission) |
| Ability | 我能说汉语。 | 我可以说汉语。 (implies permission, not ability) |
| Possibility | 明天可以下雨。 | 明天能下雨。 (less common) |
以后 means 'after' or 'later' in general; 后来 means 'later on' only in past narratives.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Future | 以后我要去中国。 | 后来我要去中国。 |
| Past narrative | 后来他来了。 | 以后他来了。 (if meaning 'later on' in past) |
| General after | 吃饭以后 | 吃饭后来 |
Think instant noodles are unhealthy? This HSK 6 article challenges common myths and reveals surprising facts about nutrition, oil, and salt in this convenient food.
就是说方便面里面基本没有水, 所以 就算在里面什么“东西”也不加,它也不会长毛变坏。
误会二:方便面没有什么营养事实上,除了刚出生的小宝宝 可以 只吃一种食物获得全部营养 以外 ,没有任何人 可以 从单一一种食物中获得全部的营养。
就是说,没有任何一种食物 可以 提供全面营养,也就没有任何人只吃一种食物就 可以 完全满足身体的需要。
看一下“人体所需营养”目录,就明白一个人最好每天吃10到30种 以上 的食物,这样才能得到各种各样的营养。
在吃方便面时也 可以 再多加一些蔬菜、水果什么的,让它营养更多。
事实上,油炸方便面的含油量比中国人传统常吃的油条, 以及 现在年轻人喜欢的炸薯条、炸土豆片什么的低很多,只是它们的二分之一不到。
前面说过有的方便面是热风干燥,那它的含油量更是几乎 可以 忽略不计。
是咸还是淡,人们 可以 自己控制。
所以 ,说方便面里盐太多,也是误会。
Learn the fascinating story behind the Chinese idiom '东山再起' (Dongshan Zaiji), which means to make a comeback. Discover its historical roots and modern usage.
“东山再起”这个成语的本意是一个人失败 以后 或从高的地位落到低的地位 以后 ,重新回到成功的位置。
朋友跟他开玩笑说:“你 以前 一直待在东山,现在终于愿意出来重新开始了。”
最厉害的是,他在淝水之战中指挥东晋军队, 以 八万人打败了号称百万的前秦军队,保住了自己的国家。
比如,一个公司破产了,老板又重新创业赚钱,我们就 可以说 “他东山再起了”。
当年乔布斯被踢出苹果公司,十年后,他又重回苹果,这件事 也可以说 “乔布斯东山再起了。”
Is four years to reach HSK 5 fast or slow? Follow a conversation between two learners as they compare study hours and share realistic strategies for busy adults.
汉语是“说汉语”,也 可以 “听汉语”;但是中文是“读中文”,中文和汉字都是眼睛在看。
B:我们说话的时候,只说“汉语”就 可以 了,就是说“中文老师、汉语老师”都 可以 。
大家能听懂你的意思就 可以 了。
人太多,我很少真的说汉语, 所以 这个“汉语课”很没意思。
In this dialogue, two people chat while waiting outside a cinema. You'll hear common phrases for talking about hobbies, sports, and movie preferences.
A: 可以 问你几个问题吗?
B: 可以 ,请说。
B:因为我不喜欢运动, 所以 这两个我都不喜欢。
In this warm dialogue, a parent introduces their family at a restaurant. A teacher gently corrects common mistakes about family words and names, making it perfect for HSK 2 learners.
他姓钱,我们都喜欢叫他“老钱”,您 可以 叫他“小钱”。
B:你只有一个儿子, 所以 不要说“大儿子”,也不要说“小女儿”,就说“女儿”就好。
他的姓是钱, 所以 他的姓名是“钱小明”。
Meet Gao Youpeng, a friendly Beijing coworker who welcomes the narrator with local dishes and a simple language-exchange plan. This warm HSK 2 story is perfect for first readings about work and friendship.
他也在中为公司工作,但是因为周一我来公司的时候,他去上海了, 所以 我没有看见他。
他说周六 可以 教我做几个北京菜。
高友朋的英语不好,我想我 可以 和他一起学习。
Ever wondered where old Beijing's tea-drinking culture has gone? Follow a visitor discovering why locals now avoid famous tea houses—and practice expressing surprise and comparisons in Chinese along the way.
很多老北京 以前 是有去茶馆儿喝茶的习惯的。
可现在的茶馆虽然还是 可以 喝茶,但是去那儿的人大多不是老北京。
因为在那儿 可以 一边喝茶,一边看表演,看唱歌、跳舞什么的。
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
信中说:“你提出的问题太大,我不能给你一个 可以 使我自己认为满意的解释。
““我还 可以说 ,我们这个地方,有一个卖饼干的,每天在街上叫卖饼干,但他还愿意关心国家大事,关心英美的政治制度,希望国家能走上正确的道路──只这件奇事,已够使我乐观,使我高兴了。
如有我 可以 帮你小忙的事,如找你自己找不着的书之类,我一定很愿意做,”从此,元真便成了博士胡之适的“我的朋友”了。
Chat about where friends study Chinese while exploring 哪儿 and 哪里 across Beijing and Shanghai. Practice asking “where”, talking about “here” and “there”, and using the modest reply 哪里哪里 to accept a compliment.
说“哪里”就 可以 。
“哪儿”也 可以 。
, 也可以说 “哪儿!
Before you read, try clapping the rhythm. This poem introduces the days of the week and a fun secret: Chinese has two names for Sunday, but no 'Week Seven'!
星期天,星期日,两个名字都 可以 。
你想知道星期几, 可以 问他星期几。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
他说今年出口不好做,运费涨了三成,利润压到五个点 以下 。
从那 以后 他才学会了,饭桌上吃得越少,别人越拿不准你,越拿不准就越不敢动你。
This playful poem turns numbers into a rhythm of daily life. As you read, practice counting, days of the week, and common time words in a fun, memorable way.
零百千万亿, 可以 医椅衣。
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
这个季节,日照时间很长, 所以 也很热。
Before you start learning Chinese, master the most important phrases: greetings. This short dialogue shows you how to say hello and goodbye, and how to respond politely.
不好意思,也 可以 。
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
“那,我 可以 一个人玩儿”。
Join a beginner as they ask a Chinese friend to teach them how to cook. This simple HSK 1 dialogue shows that learning one dish at a time is the best way to start.
小米说:“这没问题,你 可以 一个一个学习。”
Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.
家人、朋友关系好,“谢谢”、“您”、“请”太客气,在家说话不客气, 可以 不说“您和请”。
Follow a day from waking at six-thirty to coming home at eight, then leap across days, months, and years. This simple story helps you practice speaking about routines and life changes with clear time words.
后年 可以 买新房。
Meet Xiao Shang, who is heading back to Shanghai. She compares two ways to travel and tells us why she prefers the slower one. This story helps you practice comparing transportation in simple Chinese.
坐火车比坐飞机便宜得多,去飞机场也要花很多时间, 所以 ,小商觉得坐火车比坐飞机好。
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