能否

能否 néng fǒu ㄋㄥˊ ㄈㄡˇ nang4 fau2 HSK 6

  • whether or not
  • can it or can't it
  • is it possible?

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 能 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 我們能否去玩? Should we play?
  • 能否請你說慢一點? Could you please speak a little bit more slowly?
  • 誰也不能否定其事實。 No one can deny the fact.
  • 我不能否认,你很有型。 I can't deny it. You've got style.
  • 我既不能確認也不能否定。 I can neither confirm nor deny that.

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