Chinese
nénggòu
Meaning: to be able to; can
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

能夠
能
夠
能够
能
够

Example sentences

As long as you work hard, everyone can achieve their dreams.
能夠和家人團聚在一起就是最幸福的事。
能够和家人团聚在一起就是最幸福的事。
Being able to reunite with family is the happiest thing.
人類夢想著有一天能夠移民到火星。
人类梦想著有一天能够移民到火星。
Humans dream of being able to immigrate to Mars one day.
只要能夠發揮所長,他不在乎職位的高低。
只要能够发挥所长,他不在乎职位的高低。
As long as he can utilize his strengths, he doesn't care about the level of his position.
歷代君王都希望能夠長久統治這片江山。
历代君王都希望能够长久统治这片江山。
Past emperors all hoped to rule this land forever.
父母都希望孩子能夠早日成才。
父母都希望孩子能够早日成才。
Parents all hope that their children can become successful soon.
這艘潛艇能夠在深海中長時間潛航。
这艘潜艇能够在深海中长时间潜航。
This submarine is capable of cruising underwater in the deep sea for long periods.
能夠見到您,我感到非常榮幸。
能够见到您,我感到非常荣幸。
It is a great honor to meet you.
這艘潛艇能夠在水下連續潛航數週。
这艘潜艇能够在水下连续潜航数周。
This submarine can stay submerged for several weeks.

Usage Notes

Indicates ability or possibility.

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