néng
能
can / be able to
HSK 2.0 · 1
HSK 3.0 · 1
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Words with 能
可能 kě néng
might (happen); possible
HSK 2
能够 néng gòu
to be capable of; to be able to
HSK 2
只能 zhǐ néng
can only; obliged to do sth
HSK 2
能力 néng lì
capability; ability
HSK 3
功能 gōng néng
function; capability
HSK 3
能不能 né ng bùnéng
Can you
HSK 3
才能 cái néng
talent; ability
HSK 3
智能 zhì néng
intelligent; able
HSK 4
能干 néng gàn
capable; competent
HSK 4
能量 néng liàng
energy; capabilities
HSK 5
尽可能 jǐn kě néng
as far as possible; to do one's utmost
HSK 5
技能 jì néng
technical ability; skill
HSK 5
Examples from your lessons
- 太贵了，能便宜一点儿吗？ Too expensive — can you make it a bit cheaper? Lesson 19
- 两千五，不能再便宜了。 2,500 — that's as low as I can go. Lesson 19
- 明天可能下雪。 It might snow tomorrow. Lesson 20
- 早上是晴天，下午可能会阴。 Sunny this morning; it may cloud over this afternoon. Lesson 20
- 可能会。你带伞吧。 It might. Take an umbrella. Lesson 20
- 不可能，现在是六月！ Impossible — it's June! Lesson 20
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