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Emphatic adverb 可 ("ke3")

可 kě

Adverb
HSK 4

Structure

可 + Adj. + 了 可 + Verb Phrase 可 + Verb Phrase + 了

Translations

  • very

Definition

可用作副词时，表示强调，相当于“确实”、“实在”、“非常”等，用于加强语气。

When used as an emphatic adverb, '可' means 'really', 'indeed', 'very', etc., used to strengthen the tone.

Usage

通常放在形容词或动词前，用来烘托情绪，表达感叹、肯定、惊讶等强烈的感情色彩。常用于口语中。

It is usually placed before an adjective or verb to convey strong emotions such as exclamation, affirmation, or surprise. Often used in spoken language.

Examples

  • 1 他可真聪明！(He is really smart!)
  • 2 这事儿可麻烦了！(This matter is really troublesome!)
  • 3 你可算来了！(You're finally here!)
  • 4 这里的风景可美了！(The scenery here is really beautiful!)
  • 5 他可不是一般人！(He is no ordinary person!)

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