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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
可行kěxíngfeasibleHSK 6, v, 11 strokes, rank #7390, Hard
kěxíng(ke3xing2)ke xing T3
  1. 1feasible
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March 24, 2026

可行kěxíng(ke3xing2)

The term '可行' refers to something that is feasible or practical. It is commonly used in contexts such as project planning, decision-making, and evaluating proposals to indicate whether an idea or plan can realistically be implemented.

Strokes11Frequency#7390DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

'可行' is often used in Chinese business settings, where practicality and feasibility are crucial for success, reflecting the value placed on actionable plans in Chinese culture.

Memory Tip

Think of '可' (kě) as 'can' and '行' (xíng) as 'to walk or to act'. Imagine a person who can walk on a path that is clear and feasible, symbolizing that the plan is doable.

Meanings of 可行

kěxíng(ke3xing2)
1feasible
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About 可行

可行Simplified
11Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#7390Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

可行 (feasible) vs 可用 (usable) — use 可行 when discussing practicality in implementation, while 可用 focuses on availability for use.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse '可行' with similar-sounding words like '可行性' (feasibility), which refers to the concept itself rather than its practicality. This term is more formal, so it is better suited for business or academic contexts.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, '可行' is a good example of terms related to practicality and decision-making. Students should focus on using it in sentences about project viability or in discussions about plans.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse '可行' with '可行性' (feasibility), which is a noun. For example, saying '这项工作是可行性' is incorrect; instead, use '这项工作是可行的'.

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Component Characters

可kěcan
HSK 35 strokes口
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行xíngto walk
HSK 36 strokes行
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How to say feasible in Chinese

“feasible” in Chinese is可行kěxíng

The term '可行' refers to something that is feasible or practical. It is commonly used in contexts such as project planning, decision-making, and evaluating proposals to indicate whether an idea or plan can realistically be implemented.

When to use 可行

Be careful not to confuse '可行' with similar-sounding words like '可行性' (feasibility), which refers to the concept itself rather than its practicality. This term is more formal, so it is better suited for business or academic contexts.

可行 or something close to it

可行 (feasible) vs 可用 (usable) — use 可行 when discussing practicality in implementation, while 可用 focuses on availability for use.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse '可行' with '可行性' (feasibility), which is a noun. For example, saying '这项工作是可行性' is incorrect; instead, use '这项工作是可行的'.

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Grammar Patterns of 可行

可行 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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综上所述,这个方案是目前最____的选择。

To sum up, this plan is currently the most feasible option.

Example Sentences for 可行 (7)

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我和诺特曼讨论了这个想法的可行性。

wǒ hé nuò tè màn tǎo lùn le zhè gè xiǎng fǎ de kě háng xìng。

Knotman and I discussed the practicability of the idea.
2
你认为这个项目可行吗?

nǐ rèn wéi zhè gè xiàng mù kě háng ma?

Is this project something that you think is doable?
3
德里克让我相信这个想法是可行的。

dé lǐ kè ràng wǒ xiāng xìn zhè gè xiǎng fǎ shì kě háng de。

Derek persuaded me of the feasibility of the idea.
4
必须在可行的地方使用可再生能源。

bì xū zài kě háng de dì fāng shǐ yòng kě zài shēng néng yuán。

Renewable sources of energy must be used where practical.
5
他们的国防市场太小,就经济可行性而言不足以维持生产。

tā mén de guó fáng shì cháng tài xiǎo, , jiù jīng jì kě háng xìng ér yán bù zú yǐ wéi chí shēng。

Their defense markets are too small to sustain economically viable production runs.
6
以上几点意见是否可行,请酌定.

yǐ shàng jī diǎn yì jiàn shì fǒu kě háng, , qǐng zhuó.

Please weigh the above points and see if they are practicable.
7
脱使可行.

tuō shǐ kě háng.

Perhaps it can be done.

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'这个计划是可行的' means 'This plan is feasible.'

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