The Chinese word “也许” is often translated as “perhaps” or “maybe” in English. It is used to express uncertainty or possibility, and is commonly used in everyday conversation. For example, you might hear someone say “也许明天会下雨”, which means “perhaps it will rain tomorrow”. The word “也许” can also be used to soften a statement or opinion, indicating that the speaker is not entirely sure or confident in what they are saying.
Translation
Adverb: perhaps, maybe
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 也许他会来参加聚会 | yěxǔ tā huì lái cānjiā jùhuì | Perhaps he will come to the party |
| 也许天气会变冷 | yěxǔ tiānqì huì biàn lěng | Maybe the weather will get colder |
| 也许他们已经离开了 | yěxǔ tāmen yǐjīng líkāile | They may have already left |
| 也许这是最好的决定 | yěxǔ zhè shì zuì hǎo de juédìng | Perhaps this is the best decision |
| 也许你需要更多的时间 | yěxǔ nǐ xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān | Maybe you need more time |
| 也许这是一个机会 | yěxǔ zhè shì yīgè jīhuì | Perhaps this is an opportunity |
| 也许我们可以一起去旅行 | yěxǔ wǒmen kěyǐ yīqǐ qù lǚxíng | Maybe we can travel together |
| 也许这是一种误解 | yěxǔ zhè shì yī zhǒng wùjiě | Perhaps this is a misunderstanding |
HSK
也许 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 2.
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