HSK 1 · Core verbs

能

néng

can; be able to

Stroke order of 能

能 is written with 10 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

A strong bear with a head "厶", body "月" and paws "匕匕": it is able to do anything.

Parts: 厶 + 月 + 匕 + 匕 (originally a picture of a bear)

Example sentence

我能坐这儿吗？

Can I sit here?

Words with 能

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

More words: Core verbs

是to be (am / is / are)有to have; there is 在at; in; to be (located)要to want; will 会can; know how to; will 给to give; for 送to give (as a gift); to see off 得到to get; to receive 行OK; to be all right 用to use

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