可以 — meaning in English

English meaning

• attaboy intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
• may verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.

Senses

可以 is used for these senses in English:

• attaboy (idiomatic, colloquial) Used to show encouragement or approval to a boy, man, or male animal.
• may (modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]

attaboy — full definition

1. intj An informal exclamation of praise or encouragement, typically said to a boy, man, or male animal.
2. noun A shout or expression of encouragement.

may — full definition

1. verb Used to say that something is possible or might happen.
2. verb Used to politely ask for or give permission.
3. verb Used to express a wish or hope.
4. name The fifth month of the year, between April and June.

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