能
néng
can; be able to
HSK 1 word · 23 of 150能 in a sentence
- nǐ néng lái maCan you come?
How 能 is used
For being able right now: 我能来 = I can come, nothing is stopping me.
Also for permission: 这里能抽烟吗？= can I smoke here?
Compare 会: someone who never learned to swim says 我不会游泳; someone who learned but has a cold today says 我今天不能游泳.
Also for permission: 这里能抽烟吗？= can I smoke here?
Compare 会: someone who never learned to swim says 我不会游泳; someone who learned but has a cold today says 我今天不能游泳.
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