How to Say ‘Be able to’ in Simplified Chinese
能
💬 Usage Tip: Indicates capability, used as in [能干] (nuhng-gan), meaning 'capable'.
🇨🇳 In China: [能] (nuhng) reflects the emphasis on being competent and useful in Chinese culture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
能
[néng]
can
Expresses capability or potentiality, similar to 'can'.
她能唱歌得很好。
She can sing very well.
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