What 能 means
- Can (ability - capable - energy)
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What does 能 mean in English?
能 is pronounced néng and means Can (ability - capable - energy).
How do you pronounce 能?
能 is néng in pinyin — written neng without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
Is 能 an HSK word?
Yes — 能 is on the official HSK 1 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 1 page.
What words contain 能?
Common ones include 可能 (kěnéng) possible, 能力 (nénglì) capability, 功能 (gōngnéng) function, 能干 (nénggàn) capable, 能源 (néngyuán) energy resources. Each has its own entry on this site.
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