A1 · Grammar reference · ASG9PQ40
Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" 能 (néng) is one of several Chinese words that is normally translated as "can" in English. However, 能 (néng) is used to emphasize one's ability or the possibility of something happening.
Keywords 能 · Can · Able
Used for Expressing ability · Expressing possibility
Classification Verbs · HSK1 Examples (15) Add all sentences to My sentences I can eat 40 dumplings. Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. He can work 24 hours. Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Can you help me find him? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Can your cell phone go on the internet? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Can a one year old baby talk? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Is it possible to drive home in one hour? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Would it be possible for them to come a little earlier tomorrow? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Could you all lower your voices a bit? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Could you tell me her cell phone number? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Is it possible to buy a cell phone with one thousand RMB? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Could I ask you a question? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Could I sit here? Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. You can't swim here. Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. In class, you can't speak English. Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. When working, you can't play with your cell phone. Illustrates Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" with 能. Further resources
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