How common it is
可能 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Guest access
Guests can browse all words. Sign in or create an account to save progress and unlock more practice.
Pronunciation focus
Say kěnéng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
可能用来表示事情发生的可能性。
kěnéng lái yòng bǎo shí qì wén dé shì xìng fā shēng de kě néng.
可能 is used to indicate the possibility of something happening.
Context note
可能常见于描述天气、健康状况或未来计划。
kěnéng cháng jiàn yú miáo shù tian qì, jiàng kān kuàng zhuàng kuàng huò wèi lái jì huán.
可能 is commonly used to describe weather, health conditions, or future plans.
5 examples
今天天气可能是晴朗的。
jīn tiān tiān qì kě néng shì qíng lǎng de。
Today's weather might be clear.
他可能明天会来。
tā kě néng míng tiān huì lái。
He may come tomorrow.
这个周末可能会下雨。
zhè ge zhōu mò kě néng huì xià yǔ。
It might rain this weekend.
他可能生病了。
tā kě néng shēng bìng le。
He may be sick.
我们可能会去公园玩。
wǒ men kě néng huì qù gōng yuán wán。
We might go to the park to play.
5 mini stories
妈妈说今天可能下雨，记得带伞。
mā ma shuō jīn tiān kě néng xià yǔ， jì de dài sǎn。
Mom said it might rain today, remember to bring an umbrella.
爸爸说他可能晚上加班。
bà ba shuō tā kě néng wǎn shàng jiā bān。
Dad said he may work late tonight.
妹妹说她可能不去参加聚会。
mèi mei shuō tā kě néng bú qù cān jiā jù huì。
Sister said she might not go to the party.
老师说这个周末可能会有活动。
lǎo shī shuō zhè ge zhōu mò kě néng huì yǒu huó dòng。
The teacher said there might be an activity this weekend.
朋友说他可能来参加我们的生日派对。
péng yǒu shuō tā kě néng lái cān jiā wǒ men de shēng rì pài duì。
Friend said he may come to our birthday party.