Chinese phrase
可以 ké yǐ
Meaning
can
When to use it
Shows that an action is possible or allowed. It often appears in questions about permission and in short replies giving permission.
Example dialogue
我 可以 在这儿拍照吗？ wǒ ké yǐ zài zhèr pāi zhào ma
Can I take photos here?
可以，没问题。 ké yǐ méi wèn tí
No problem.