How to Say “Maybe” in Mandarin

可能
kěnéng

Maybe

Loop it until it sticks →or hear it in a slower voice, tone by tone

Character by character

  • 可kěcan
  • 能néngcan

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Common questions

How do you say "Maybe" in Mandarin?
"Maybe" in Mandarin is 可能, pronounced kěnéng (third tone, second tone).
What does 可能 mean literally?
可能 breaks down as 可 (can) + 能 (can).
What tones does 可能 use?
可能 is pronounced kěnéng: third tone, second tone.