Chinese

néng
Meaning: can; be able to; ability
Part of Speech: Verb, Noun

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Handwriting

能

Example sentences

I can handle this matter.
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.
我希望他能來。
我希望他能来。
I hope he can come.
我很高興能參加你的婚禮。
我很高兴能参加你的婚礼。
I'm very happy to be able to attend your wedding.
我未能完成任務。
我未能完成任务。
I have not yet completed the task.
只有堅持才能獲得成功。
只有坚持才能获得成功。
Only through persistence can one achieve success.
只要堅持努力,就一定能成功。
只要坚持努力,就一定能成功。
As long as you persist in your efforts, you will surely succeed.
他從小就夢想著能環遊世界。
他从小就梦想著能环游世界。
Since he was a child, he has dreamed of traveling around the world.
你什麼時候能看完這本書?
你什么时候能看完这本书?
When can you finish reading this book?
我不怕困難,只要努力就能成功。
我不怕困难,只要努力就能成功。
I am not afraid of difficulties; as long as I work hard, I can succeed.

Usage Notes

Expresses ability, possibility, or permission.

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