Learning Chinese: How to Say "Can't" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 不能
Pinyin: bùnéng
Pronunciation: bu4 neng2
English Translation: Can't
Usage:
"不能 (bùnéng)" is used to express the idea of "can't" or "not able to" do something. It can be used in both positive and negative sentences.
Example:
Chinese: 我不能去。
Pinyin: Wǒ bùnéng qù.
English: I can't go.
Chinese: 他不能说中文。
Pinyin: Tā bùnéng shuō zhōngwén.
English: He can't speak Chinese.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "不能 (bùnéng)" that you may hear:
不可以 (bù kěyǐ): Another way to say "can't" or "not allowed to" do something.
没法 (méi fǎ): A more informal way to say "can't" or "have no way to" do something.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "不能 (bùnéng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "can't" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "不能 (bùnéng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"不能 (bùnéng)" is typically used to express a lack of ability or permission.
To express a lack of willingness, you can use the phrase "不想 (bù xiǎng)", which means "don't want to."
For example:
Chinese: 我不想去。
Pinyin: Wǒ bù xiǎng qù.
English: I don't want to go.
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