How to use 能 (néng) in Mandarin Chinese?

能 néng GRAMMAR

HSK 1 · Grammar note

能 — how to use it in Chinese

can; be able to

Modal verbs

Explanation

Can express ability, possibility or permission depending on context.

Example sentences

我 wǒ 能 néng 来 lái

I can come.

他 tā 能 néng 说 shuō 汉语 hàn yǔ

He can speak Chinese.

我们 wǒ men 能 néng 一起 yī qǐ 去 qù

We can go together.

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