Hanzi
Traditional
能
Simplified
能

can/to be able to/might possibly/ability/(physics) energy

Hanzi

Grade

Grade 1

Pinyin

néng, tái, nái, nài, xióng

Bopomofo

ㄋㄥˊ, ㄊㄞˊ, ㄋㄞˊ, ㄋㄞˋ, ㄒㄩㄥˊ

Jyutping

nang4

Example sentences

能 néng
我能處理這件事。
我能处理这件事。

I can handle this matter.

這樣 / 这样 zhèyàng
這樣做就能做出名堂。
这样做就能做出名堂。

Doing it this way will lead to success.

功能 gōngnéng
這個手機有很多新功能。
这个手机有很多新功能。

This phone has many new functions.

用戶 / 用户 yònghù
許多用戶喜歡這個新功能。
许多用户喜欢这个新功能。

Many users like this new feature.

可能 kěnéng
今天可能會下雨，帶把傘吧。
今天可能会下雨，带把伞吧。

It might rain today, bring an umbrella.

設想 / 设想 shèxiǎng
在這項計畫實施前，我們必須設想各種可能的後果。
在这项计划实施前，我们必须设想各种可能的后果。

Before implementing this plan, we must envision all kinds of possible consequences.

技能 jìnéng
他憑藉優秀的專業技能，很快就在公司脫穎而出了。
他凭借优秀的专业技能，很快就在公司脱颖而出了。

With his excellent professional skills, he soon stood out in the company.

足夠 / 足够 zúgòu
只要有足夠的耐心，你就能學會這項技能。
只要有足够的耐心，你就能学会这项技能。

As long as you have enough patience, you can learn this skill.

智能 zhìnéng
這款智能手機的功能非常強大，深受年輕人喜愛。
这款智能手机的功能非常强大，深受年轻人喜爱。

The functions of this smartphone are very powerful and are well-loved by young people.

能力 nénglì
他的工作能力得到了大家的一致認可。
他的工作能力得到了大家的一致认可。

His work ability has been consistently recognized by everyone.

Example Vocabulary

能

neng2

can; be able to; ability

功能

gong1'neng2

function; feature

可能

ke3'neng2

possible; maybe

技能

ji4'neng2

skill; technical ability

智能

zhi4'neng2

intelligence; smart (technology); mental power

能力

neng2'li4

ability; capacity; capability

不可能

bu4'ke3'neng2

不能不

bu4'neng2'bu4

cannot but; have to; inevitably

低能

di1'neng2

低能兒

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