The Modal Verb "会" (huì) Indicating Possibility
Usage:
In Mandarin Chinese, the modal verb "会" (huì) is used to indicate the possibility of an event or action occurring in the future. It suggests the likelihood or capability of something happening.
Examples:
- 明天可能会下雨。(Míngtiān kěnéng huì xiàyǔ.) - It may rain tomorrow.
- 她会来参加我们的聚会。(Tā huì lái cānjiā wǒmen de jùhuì.) - She may come to our party.
- 你会去看电影吗?(Nǐ huì qù kàn diànyǐng ma?) - Will you go watch a movie?
Additional Notes:
- "会" (huì) can also indicate the ability or skill to do something, in addition to possibility.
- Context and tone can affect the precise meaning of "会" (huì) in a sentence.