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能 in Context

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The Character You Just Learned is Also a Common Word!

Usage 1 - "can, be able to, be capable of": 

Sentence:

你能帮我倒一杯水吗? 

English:

Can you pour me a glass of water? Can you pour a glass of water for me?

Top-Down Words:

帮 bāng - to help
倒 dào - pour, tip
水 shǔi - water


*Sentence:

他能走路了吗?

English:

Is he able to walk now?

Top-Down Words:

走路 zǒulù - to walk, go on foot



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