All charactersHSK 2

néng · éng

can, may; capable, full of energy. 10 strokes, radical ⺼, first met in HSK 2.

Pinyin néng · éngStrokes 10Radical Band HSK 2Words 19

What 能 is made of

(sī, private), and (bǐ, spoon).

A bear's head 厶, body ⺼, and claws 匕.

How to write 能

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Stroke order chart for 能 — 10 strokes, radical ⺼

Write 能 on the grid

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Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 能

Words that use 能

(kěn)(éng) possible, maybe
有一定发生的机会,但还不确定

明天可能会下很大的雨。It's possible that it will rain very heavily tomorrow.

Lesson 44, 可爱的猫 · 登高致远与文辞璀璨 · Broad Perspectives & Literary Radiance

(néng)(gòu) to be able to, can
表示具备完成某事的条件

同心协力才能够攻坚克难。Only by working together can they be able to overcome the challenge.

Lesson 54, 难题 · 追根溯源与民情物意 · Rural Agriculture, Kinship Bonds & Societal Nuances

(zhǐ)(néng) can only, have no choice but to
表示除此之外没有别的选择

面对险情,他们只能冷静应对。Facing the danger, they could only respond calmly.

Lesson 100, 吃中餐 · 返璞归真与立己达人 · Return to Simplicity & Cultivating the Self

(néng)() the ability to do something
把事情做好所需要的本事

多做练习可以提高解决问题的能力。Doing more practice can raise your problem-solving ability.

Lesson 112, 解决难题 · 校园成长与学习探索 · Campus Growth & Learning Adventures

(cái)(néng) an innate talent
天生就有、别人少有的本领

妹妹从小就展现出音乐才能。Since she was small, my sister has shown a musical talent.

Lesson 112, 解决难题 · 校园成长与学习探索 · Campus Growth & Learning Adventures

(gōng)(néng) a feature
一样东西能做到的具体用处

这部手机的拍照功能特别清晰。This phone's camera is known for a handy feature.

Lesson 139, 科技与机器 · 科学技术与探索发现 · Science, Technology & Logic

(néng)(gàn) capable, competent
做事情又快又好,很有本事

大家都称赞助手做事能干。Everyone praised the assistant for being so capable.

Lesson 318, 霓裳华彩与艺境探微 · 霓裳艺韵与杏林深衷 · Fashion Aesthetics, Healing Fortitude & Academic Nurture

(zhì)(néng) smart, intelligent (device)
设备能像人一样思考和判断

老人选定配有智能家居的公寓。The elderly man chose a flat fitted with smart home devices.

Lesson 380, 融通物联与厚德笃祝 · 齐家治政与精工物阜 · Civic Governance, Domestic Craft & Agricultural Precision

(jìn)(éng) skill
指经过训练掌握的专门本领

老工匠传授核心装配技能。The old craftsman passed on core assembly skills.

Lesson 437, 博采传承 · 温故知新与智汇前沿 · Wisdom of Heritage & Frontiers of Innovation

(néng)(liàng) energy
指物质做功或产生变化的能力

思想的交锋往往蕴含巨大能量。A clash of ideas often carries tremendous energy.

Lesson 460, 内在能量 · 楷模表率与地阔天长 · Exemplary Models & Vast Expanses

and 9 more in the catalogue.

Characters that contain 能

xióng

More characters with the radical ⺼

All 41 of them, and what the radical means, on the 月 radical page.

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