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能不能
néng bu néng
Description
「能不能」用来问别人可不可以做某件事，也可以用来礼貌地请求帮忙。
"能不能" is used to ask if someone can do something, and can also be used politely to request help.
比如你想请朋友帮你，你可以说「你能不能帮我一下？」。
For example, if you want to ask a friend for help, you can say "你能不能帮我一下？".
Meanings
能不能néng bu néng
can or cannot; is it possible (asking ability/permission)
你能不能听懂中文？
Can you understand Chinese?
能不能néng bu néng
could you (polite request)
能不能借我一支笔？
Can you lend me a pen?
Related words
Notes
- Form
能不能 = 能 (can) + 不 (not) + 能, an affirmative-negative question pattern.
- Nuance
softer and more polite than a plain 能 question, common in requests.
In videos
“能不能用“您别见外”这个表达呢”
“爸爸说那你能不能跟我说说好”
“说能不能用你的皮卡我想给孤儿院拖东西”
“就是想说能不能让宝贝再感动一次”
“你能不能让那女的不要当着我的面”
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