Decoded Slug: 能 (néng) - Can/Be able to (capability/possibility)
Mandarin Grammar Point
能 (néng) - Can/Be able to (capability/possibility)
能 (néng) - Can/Be able to (capability/possibility)
Short explanation:
Used to express ability, permission, or possibility.
Formation:
Subject + 能 + Verb + Rest of the sentence
Examples:
我能跑很远，因为我每天都在跑步锻炼身体。
Wǒ néng pǎo hěnyuǎn, yīnwèi wǒ měitiān dōu zài pǎobù duànliàn shēntǐ.
I can run very far because I jog every day to exercise my body.
我们能成功完成这个项目，只要我们团队合作。
Wǒmen néng chénggōng wánchéng zhège xiàngmù, zhǐyào wǒmen tuánduì hézuò.
We can successfully complete this project as long as our team cooperates.
你能帮我做这个工作吗？我现在有点忙。
Nǐ néng bāng wǒ zuò zhège gōngzuò ma? Wǒ xiànzài yǒudiǎn máng.
Can you help me do this job? I'm a bit busy now.
妈妈，我能去公园玩吗？
Māmā, wǒ néng qù gōngyuán wán ma?
Mom, can I go to the park to play?
Long explanation:
The Mandarin Chinese word '能 (néng)' is a modal verb used to show capacity, ability, or possibility to do something. It's the equivalent of 'can' or 'be able to' in English. It is also used to indicate permission or to ask for or give permission for an action.