May in Chinese

The fifth month of the Gregorian calendar, following April and preceding June.

The hawthorn bush or its blossoms.

(modal auxiliary verb, defective) To have permission to, be allowed. Used in granting permission and in questions to make polite requests. [from 9th c.]

(subjunctive present, defective, chiefly, poetic) Expressing a wish (with present subjunctive effect). [from 16th c.]