Learning Chinese: How to Say "Can" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 能
Pinyin: néng
Pronunciation: neng2
English Translation: Can
Usage:
"能 (néng)" is a modal verb in Chinese that means "can" or "be able to." It is used to express one's ability or capability to do something.
Example:
Chinese: 我能说中文。
Pinyin: Wǒ néng shuō zhōngwén.
English: I can speak Chinese.
Structure:
"能 (néng)" is typically followed by a verb to indicate what one is able to do.
Subject + 能 + Verb
Example:
Chinese: 他能游泳。
Pinyin: Tā néng yóuyǒng.
English: He can swim.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "能 (néng)" that you may encounter:
可以 (kěyǐ): Another way to say "can," which is more formal and polite.
会 (huì): Can be used to express one's ability or skill to do something.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "能 (néng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Pay attention to the tone of the word, as it can change its meaning.
Use "能 (néng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"能 (néng)" is often used in conjunction with other modal verbs, such as "要 (yào)" (want to) and "得 (de)" (must).
To say "cannot" or "not able to," you can use the negative form of "能 (néng)": 不能 (bù néng).
Example:
Chinese: 我不能吃辣。
Pinyin: Wǒ bù néng chī là.
English: I cannot eat spicy food.
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