可行

• Pinyin: kě xíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 可 = able; 行 = 彳(step) + 亍 (stop and go)

Meaning

Feasible; viable; practicable. Describes plans, methods, or ideas that can be successfully implemented.

Commonly used in business, policy, and project discussions to evaluate whether something can realistically be done. Often appears in phrases like 可行性分析 (feasibility analysis) or 可行性报告 (feasibility report).

Examples

1. 我们需要先评估这个方案的可行性。 We need to first evaluate the feasibility of this proposal.
2. 在现有条件下，这个计划是否可行还需要进一步论证。 Whether this plan is feasible under current conditions needs further analysis.
3. 专家们一致认为这项技术路线是可行的。 Experts unanimously agree that this technical approach is viable.

Usage Guide

Context: business, planning, policy

Tone: analytical

Do Say

• 这个方案可行性很高。(This plan has high feasibility.)
• 我们需要找到一个可行的解决办法。(We need to find a viable solution.)

Don't Say

• 今天去爬山可行吗？(For casual suggestions, use 可以 or 行 instead — 可行 is more formal and technical)

Origin & History

Compound of 可 (able to) + 行 (carry out). Literally means 'able to be carried out.'

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Professional