có thể
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) possibly
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
có thể làm/nghe/nóican do/hear/say
« [...] Tạo-hóa cho họ những quyền không ai có thể xâm-phạm được, trong những quyền ấy, có quyền được sống, quyền tự-do và quyền mưu cầu hạnh-phúc. »"… They are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness".
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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Common questions
What does “có thể” mean?
(adverb) possibly
Is “có thể” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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