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能够
nénggòu
Description
"能够"的意思是有能力做某件事，或者情况允许你做某件事。
"能够" means having the ability to do something, or the situation allows you to do it.
它常常放在动词前面，用法和"能"很像，但语气更正式一点。
It is often placed before a verb, used like "能", but with a more formal tone.
Meanings
能够nénggòu
to be able to; can
我终于能够说一点中文了。
I can finally speak a little Chinese.
能够nénggòu
to have the possibility or permission to
希望明天能够见到你。
I hope to see you tomorrow.
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Notes
- Nuance
能够 is slightly more formal than 能; both mean "be able to" before a verb.
- Etymology
能 (able) + 够 (enough), literally "able enough".
In videos
“那我就能够比较容易地找到”
“我是不是真的能够去使用它”
“如果你能够听懂，嗯，那就可以。”
“不能够非常好的长出来吃的东西。”
“能够和当地人做一些简单的交流”
“围裙能够帮你阻挡一些油”
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