可能 kěnéng
possible / maybe
可能 (kěnéng) means "possible / maybe" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 可能
不一定
bù yídìng
not necessarily / not sure
线上
xiànshàng
online
取消
qǔxiāo
to cancel
成功
chénggōng
success; to succeed
放心
fàngxīn
to rest assured; don't worry
也许
yěxǔ
perhaps / maybe
项目
xiàngmù
project
失败
shībài
failure; to fail
Frequently asked questions
What does 可能 (kěnéng) mean in Chinese?
可能 (kěnéng) means "possible / maybe" in Chinese. 可能 (kěnéng) means "possible / maybe" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 可能 in a sentence?
Use 可能 (kěnéng) the way you would use "possible / maybe" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 可能?
Common words that pair with 可能 include 不一定. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 可能 (kěnéng) and 只 (zhǐ)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 可能 means "possible / maybe"; 只 means "only / just". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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