Chinese · word

能

néng

can

Meanings

• auxiliary · A1

  Used before a verb to show that an action is possible or that circumstances allow it.

  明天下午你能来吗？

• auxiliary · A1

  Used before a verb to express someone's physical or mental ability to do something.

  他现在能自己走路了。

• auxiliary · A2

  Used to ask for or express permission to do something.

  请问这里能拍照吗？