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也许
yě xǔ
Meaning
- perhaps; maybe
Definition
表示猜测或可能性，相当于“可能”、“或许”。
Indicates speculation or possibility, equivalent to 'maybe' or 'perhaps'.
Usage
用于表达不确定的情况，常放在句首或句中，可以单独使用。
Used to express uncertainty, often placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence, can be used alone.
Examples
- 1 也许明天会下雨。 (Maybe it will rain tomorrow.)
- 2 他也许不知道这件事。 (He might not know about this.)
- 3 也许我们该换个时间见面。 (Perhaps we should meet at a different time.)
- 4 这也许是个好主意。 (This might be a good idea.)
- 5 也许她只是累了。 (Maybe she's just tired.)
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