可以

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Yes" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 可以
Pinyin: kě yǐ
Pronunciation: k3 y3
English Translation: Yes

Usage:

"可以 (kě yǐ)" is the most common way to say "yes" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 老师，我可以问你一个问题吗？
Pinyin: Lǎoshī, wǒ kě yǐ wèn nǐ yīgè wèntí ma?
English: Teacher, may I ask you a question?
Variations:

There are a few variations of "可以 (kě yǐ)" that you may hear:

好的 (hǎo de): Another way to say "yes," which literally means "good."
没问题 (méi wèntí): Literally means "no problem," and is a more casual way to say "yes."
行 (xíng): A very informal way to say "yes," similar to "OK" in English.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "可以 (kě yǐ)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "yes" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "可以 (kě yǐ)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:

"可以 (kě yǐ)" can also be used to express permission or possibility. For example:

Chinese: 你可以进来。
Pinyin: Nǐ kě yǐ jìn lái.
English: You may come in.

Chinese: 今天可以去吗？
Pinyin: Jīntiān kě yǐ qù ma?
English: Can we go today?
In some regions of China, people may also use "行 (xíng)" to say "yes" in all situations.