Definition
兴许 is a colloquial adverb meaning 'perhaps' or 'maybe', common in northern dialects and informal speech. It is interchangeable with 也许 (yěxǔ) but less formal and rarely used in written or formal contexts. Place it before the verb or at the start of a clause to express uncertainty or possibility. Note: the source pinyin 'xīng' is incomplete; the full pronunciation is 'xīngxǔ'.
adv.
perhapsmaybe
Examples
- 兴许，。xīng tā huì lái, dàn wǒ bù quèdìng.Perhaps he will come, but I'm not sure.
- 兴许，。Nǐ xīng bù zhīdào, zhè jiàn shì yǐjīng chǔlǐ hǎo le.You might not know, but this matter has already been handled.
- 兴许，。Míngtiān xīng yào xià yǔ, bié wàng le dài sǎn.It might rain tomorrow, so don't forget to bring an umbrella.
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