能够 能夠 néng gòu ㄋㄥˊ ㄍㄡˋ nang4 gau3 HSK 2 進階級 · Level 3

  • to be capable of
  • to be able to
  • can

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.

Example sentences

  • 她 ( tā taa1 ) 不能 ( bù néng bat1 nang4 ) 够 夠 ( gòu gau3 ) 见 見 ( jiàn gin3 ) 他 ( tā taa1 )。

    She wasn't able to meet him.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 希望 ( xī wàng hei1 mong6 ) 能够 能夠 ( néng gòu nang4 gau3 ) 戒烟 戒煙 ( jiè yān gaai3 jin1 )。

    I wish I could give up smoking.

  • 警方 ( jǐng fāng ging2 fong1 ) 能够 能夠 ( néng gòu nang4 gau3 ) 找到 ( zhǎo dào zaau2 dou3 ) 罪犯 ( zuì fàn zeoi6 faan6 )。

    The police were able to find the criminal.

  • 希望 ( xī wàng hei1 mong6 ) 下次 ( xià cì haa6 ci3 ) 能够 能夠 ( néng gòu nang4 gau3 ) 有效 ( yǒu xiào jau5 haau6 )。

    I hope it'll work next time.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 很 ( hěn han2 ) 高兴 高興 ( gāo xìng gou1 hing3 ) 能够 能夠 ( néng gòu nang4 gau3 ) 认识 認識 ( rèn shi jing6 sik1 ) 您 ( nín nei5 )。

    I am glad to make your acquaintance.

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