Tap any word above to look it up or add it to your review deck
能否 marks a yes/no inquiry about whether something is possible or will happen, making the question more formal or tentative than simply using 吗.
"特朗普3月访华能否成行？"
就 introduces the specific topic that the following action (like 提问) addresses, focusing attention on that issue in formal or journalistic speech.
"有记者就美国总统特朗普称将于本月访华提问"
表示 connects a formally spoken verb with a clause that reports someone’s words, stance, or explanation, and is common in news and official statements.
"发言人毛宁表示，中美就两国元首互动保持着沟通"
保持着 plus a noun or verb emphasizes that a state or action is being maintained continuously, useful for describing ongoing diplomatic or relational situations.
"中美就两国元首互动保持着沟通"
This structure conveys that, at the present time, the speaker lacks something needed to do or provide whatever follows the 可以 verb, often used to politely decline or defer.
"你的具体问题我目前没有可以提供的信息"
news
(fig.) highly emotional; fervent
message
(of food) to go with
(used after an attribute when it modifies a noun)
month
head of state
you (Note: In Taiwan, 妳 is used to address females, but in mainland China, it is not commonly used. Instead, 你 is used to address both males and females.)
to scan a QR code or barcode
Log in to leave a comment.
Loading comments...