HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
能 — can
- Reading
- néng
- Meaning
- can; be able to
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
能 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is néng and it means can; be able to. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
能 appears in everyday chinese words such as 能 (can, be able to), 可能 (maybe; possible) and 只能 (can only, have to).
Chinese words containing 能
Frequently asked questions
What does 能 mean in Chinese?
能 means can; be able to in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 能 read?
能 is read néng. Reading it inside real words — 能 and 可能 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 能 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 能 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 能 in a word?
A common word containing 能 is 能 (néng) — "can, be able to". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 能 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 能 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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