可
kě
but; however
Every meaning
kě
- but; however
- can; may
- (used for emphasis) really; indeed
- (literary, in questions) ever; did (as in 可曾, 可知)
kè
- (used in 可汗) khan
In the Library
爷爷慢慢地说，“可外面三十多度。
爷爷的收音机 · Grandpa's radio · HSK 5
这下，地上的人可受不了了。
我姓白，白天的白，可我只在夜里开车。
Words with 可
Meanings are from Mandarin The Wild’s own dictionary. Levels follow the official HSK word list (the exam’s 2025 syllabus, levels 7–9 shown together).