Hanzi sentence loop
能 - néng
can; be able to; capability. Learn the character inside a sentence before pretending one square is a lesson.
“”。 能不能 is a common expression.
能 in a real sentence
“”。 能不能 is a common expression.Read 能 inside a short line first. Isolated character memorization is where motivation goes to nap.
Reading supports
Use these after the first listen. Pinyin is scaffolding; English is context; neither should become a sofa.
How to read 能
Click 能 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 能 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 能 |
| Pinyin | néng |
| English | can; be able to; capability |
| Radical hint | 肉 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 能不能 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 可能. “”。 Please read 能力 one more time.
Common words with this character
can or cannot
possible; maybe
ability
cannot
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 能 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 能不能 and 可能 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.