Expressing ability
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expressing "will" with "hui" | 会 + Verb | 明天 你 会 来 吗？ |
B1 Expressing ability
| Grammar Point (English) | Pattern | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ？ |
