Learning Chinese: How to Say "Can" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 会
Pinyin: huì
Pronunciation: hwei4
English Translation: Can
Usage:
"会 (huì)" is used to express ability or capability. It can be used to say that someone can do something or knows how to do something.
Example:
Chinese: 我会说中文。
Pinyin: Wǒ huì shuō zhōngwén.
English: I can speak Chinese.
Structure:
"会 (huì)" is typically followed by a verb to express ability.
Subject + 会 + Verb
Example:
Chinese: 他会弹钢琴。
Pinyin: Tā huì tán gāngqín.
English: He can play the piano.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "会 (huì)" that you may hear:
能 (néng): Another common way to express ability, similar to "can" in English.
可以 (kěyǐ): Can be used to express permission or possibility.
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "会 (huì)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "can" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "会 (huì)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"会 (huì)" can also be used to express future tense.
To say "I will" or "you will," you can say "我会 (wǒ huì)" or "你会 (nǐ huì)."
Example:
Chinese: 我会明天去商店。
Pinyin: Wǒ huì míngtiān qù shāngdiàn.
English: I will go to the store tomorrow.
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