Expressing ability
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The following structures are used in Chinese to express the ability to do something, depending on the context. They are organized according to our grammar points by level.
A1 Expressing ability
Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
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Expressing a learned skill with "hui" | 会 + Verb | 他 会 说 中文 。 |
Expressing ability or possibility with "neng" | 能 + Verb | 中文 这么 难,你 能 学 好 吗? |
Expressing permission with "keyi" | 可以 + Verb | 这里 可以 吸烟 吗? |
A2 Expressing ability
Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
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Expressing "will" with "hui" | 会 + Verb | 明天 你 会 来 吗? |
B1 Expressing ability
Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
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Comparing "hui," "neng," "keyi" | 会 vs. 能 vs. 可以 | 我 会 跳舞 。这里 不 能 跳舞 。我 可以 请 你 跳舞 吗 ? |