能

néng

can; to be able to

verbHSK 3.0 word list · Band 1
Dictionary entry

can; to be able to; ability

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能

See it in sentences

你能来吗？

Nǐ néng lái ma?

English

Can you come?

我能看书吗？

Wǒ néng kàn shū ma?

English

May I read the book?

Goes with

  • 能不能whether one can
  • 不能吃cannot eat

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Built with this character · 7 words

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能

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