Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Possible, feasible: Indicates something that can be done or achieved; something within the realm of capability or likelihood.
   • Capable of, susceptible to: Describes the potential or capacity for a certain action or state.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Đây là một giải pháp khả dĩ. (This is a possible solution.)
  • Công việc này khả dĩ hoàn thành trong tuần. (This work is feasible to complete within the week.)
  • Khả dĩ đủ ăn. (To possibly earn enough to live on.)

Advanced Usage

• Used in formal or written contexts to express possibility or feasibility, often more formal than "có thể".
  • Chúng ta cần xem xét mọi phương án khả dĩ. (We need to consider every possible option.)
• Can be used to modify nouns directly or in predicate adjective structures.
  • Một kết quả khả dĩ chấp nhận được. (An acceptable/feasible result.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khả năng (n): Ability, capability, potential.
  • Anh ấy có khả năng lãnh đạo. (He has leadership ability.)
• Khả thi (adj): Feasible, viable (often used for plans or projects).
  • Dự án này rất khả thi. (This project is very feasible.)

Synonyms

• Có thể: Can, may, possible (more common and versatile in spoken language).
• Có khả năng: Has the capability/potential to.
• Được: Can, allowed to (often indicates permission or a more passive possibility).

Notes on Different Meanings

• Primarily functions as a formal adjective. It is not typically used as an adverb by itself (unlike "có thể").
• Emphasizes objective feasibility or inherent potential more than subjective permission or chance.

1. Possible
   • Khả dĩ đủ ăn
     To possibly earn enough to live on