Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
能
néng
Description
“能”是一个很常用的词，表示有能力或者有条件去做某件事。
"能" is a very common word that means having the ability or conditions to do something.
我们说“我能做”，就是说这件事我可以做到。
When we say "我能做", it means I can do this thing.
Meanings
能néng
can; to be able to
我能说一点中文。
I can speak a little Chinese.
能néng
may; to be allowed to
这里能拍照吗？
Can I take photos here?
能néng
ability; energy; capability
他很有能力。
He is very capable.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
能 stresses ability/possibility; 会 stresses learned skill; 可以 stresses permission.
- Usage
negated as 不能, meaning cannot or not allowed.
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