The Auxiliary Verb "可能" (kěnéng)

In Mandarin Chinese, the auxiliary verb "可能" (kěnéng) is used to express possibility or likelihood.

Usage:

• Possibility: "可能" (kěnéng) is placed before a verb or verb phrase to indicate that something is possible or may happen.
  • 明天可能下雨。(Míngtiān kěnéng xiàyǔ.) - It may rain tomorrow.
• Uncertainty: It can express uncertainty or doubt about a situation.
  • 他可能会迟到。(Tā kěnéng huì chídào.) - He might be late.

Examples:

• 这个计划可能会改变。(Zhège jìhuà kěnéng huì gǎibiàn.) - This plan may change.
• 她可能来参加聚会。(Tā kěnéng lái cānjiā jùhuì.) - She may come to the party.

Additional Notes:

• "可能" (kěnéng) is often used to express speculative or uncertain situations.
• It can be combined with other verbs or verb phrases to convey different degrees of possibility or likelihood.