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能 (néng): can, be able to

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HSK 1verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: can, be able to
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 1
Strokes: 10
Radical: 月
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

can
to be able to
might possibly
ability
can
to be able to
to be capable of
ability
capability
talent
surname Neng
(physics) energy

Chinese explanation

指具备某种能力或条件，可以做到某事
表示有可能或允许，如这里能游泳
有本领、有才干，如能人
用在动词前表示擅长或善于，如能说会道。

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He is very capable.

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