HSK 3 · Ability & Possibility

能力

néng lì

ability

Stroke order of 能力

2 characters, 12 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

能 · 10 strokes 力 · 2 strokes

Memory trick

A bear's 能 body and a plough 力: power to do the work.

Parts: 能 can (厶 + 月 + 匕 + 匕) + 力 strength

The characters in 能力

能 néng — can; be able to (10 strokes)
力 lì — force; strength (2 strokes)

Example sentence

他的工作能力很强。

His work ability is very strong.

Words with 能

能can; be able to 只能can only 可能possible; maybe 能够to be able to 功能function 才能talent; ability 能不能can or cannot

Words with 力

努力to work hard; effort 听力listening ability 实力strength; capability 力force; strength 力量power; strength 压力pressure 动力driving force; motivation

More words: Ability & Possibility

才能talent; ability 本领skill; ability 本事ability; skill 实力strength; capability 力force; strength 力量power; strength 能不能can or cannot 敢to dare 应当should; ought to 必要necessary 必然inevitable; certainly 有的是to have plenty of 没用useless 有效effective; valid

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