HSK 3
可能补语1：动词+得/不+动词/形容词；动词+得/不+了
Potential complement 1
Explanation
This structure is used to express the ability or inability to carry out an action. It has two main forms: verb + 得/不 + verb or adjective (e.g.: 听得懂 means 'can understand by listening'), and verb + 得/不 + 了 (e.g.: 参加得了吗 means 'can you take part?'). 得 after the verb shows that it is possible, 不 shows that it is not possible.
Examples
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