Meaning

    might (happen); possible; probable; possibility; probability

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► kě néng
    Tone numbers: ke3 neng2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 可能
    Simplified: 可能

    First Character: 可 (kě) – can; may; able to; certain(ly); to suit; (particle used for emphasis)
    Second Character: 能 (néng) – can; may; capable; energy; able

Examples of Kě Néng

    ► Míngtiān kěnéng huì xià dàyǔ.
    明天可能會下大雨｡
    明天可能会下大雨｡
    It might rain tomorrow.

    ► Tā kěnéng bú huì lái.
    她可能不會來｡
    她可能不会来｡
    She might not be able to come.