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能 (néng)

Meaning:

can, may; capable, full of energy

HSK 1

Frequency: #6052

Pinyin: néng

Strokes: 10

Radical: ⺼

How to Write 能 - 10 Strokes

Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step

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About "能" in Chinese

The Chinese character 能 (néng) means "can, may; capable, full of energy". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 10 strokes. Common words containing 能 include: 不能, 低能, 佳能.

📚 Words and Phrases with 能

Common words containing this character

不能 bu4 neng2

低能 di1 neng2

佳能 Jia1 neng2

Canon (Japanese company)

储能 chu3 neng2

to store energy (esp. in batteries, fuel cells etc)

光能 guang1 neng2

light energy (e.g. solar)

内能 nei4 neng2

internal energy

全能 quan2 neng2

功能 gong1 neng2

function; capability

动能 dong4 neng2

势能 shi4 neng2

potential energy

💬 Example Sentences with 能

See how "能" is used in context

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我能帮你吗？

Wǒ néng bāng nǐ ma?

Can I help you?

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你能说英语吗？

Nǐ néng shuō Yīngyǔ ma?

Can you speak English?

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我今天不能去。

Wǒ jīntiān bù néng qù.

I can't go today.

📜 Etymology

Type: Pictographic

Origin: A bear's head 厶, body ⺼, and claws 匕

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce "能"?: The pinyin is néng
How many strokes does "能" have?: It has 10 strokes
What does "能" mean?: can, may; capable, full of energy
What is the radical of "能"?: The radical is "⺼"