能

néng

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能 — néng

1. Can; to be able to (have the ability or possibility to do something)

   我能帮你把行李搬上去。 wǒ néng bāng nǐ bǎ xínglǐ bānshàngqù — I can help you carry the luggage up.

2. Might possibly; used to express possibility or probability

   明天他能来，也能不来。 míngtiān tā nénglái yě néng bùlái — He may come tomorrow, or may not.

3. Ability; capability (a person's skill or capacity)

   他的语言能力很强。 tā de yǔyán nénglì hěn qiáng — His language ability is very strong.

4. (Physics) Energy

   太阳能是一种清洁的能。 tàiyángnéng shì yīzhǒng qīngjié de néng — Solar energy is a kind of clean energy.

5. Surname Neng

   能老师，您好！ néng lǎoshī nínhǎo — Teacher Neng, hello!