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能够 (néng gòu): can, be able to, be capable of

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning: can, be able to, be capable of
Characters: 2
Part of speech: verb
HSK level: HSK 4

Full definitions

to be capable of
to be able to
can
to be capable of
to be able to
can

Chinese explanation

表示有能力做某事或具备某种条件
表示某事物具有某种能力或作用，相当于可以。

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Character breakdown

HSK 1

can

HSK 4

enough (sufficient)

Example sentences

He can speak three languages fluently.

We believe you can complete this task.

As long as you work hard, you can succeed.

This bridge can bear a lot of weight.

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