能
够

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The word "能够" is formed by combining the character "能", which means "can" or "able to", with the character "够", meaning "enough" or "sufficient". The combination merges the concept of ability with that of adequacy, resulting in a compound that expresses the meaning "to be able to" or "can" in the sense of having sufficient capability.

Example Sentences Hide

我能够唱歌。

Wǒ nénggòu chànggē.

I can sing.

他能够说英语。

Tā nénggòu shuō Yīngyǔ.

He can speak English.

如果你练习，你能够学会。

Rúguǒ nǐ liànxí, nǐ nénggòu xuéhuì.

If you practice, you can learn it.

她希望能够去旅行。

Tā xīwàng nénggòu qù lǚxíng.

She hopes to be able to travel.

只有通过考试，他们才能够毕业。

Zhǐyǒu tōngguò kǎoshì, tāmen cái nénggòu bìyè.

Only by passing the exam can they graduate.

Word Definition - 能够

néng gòu to be capable of; to be able to; can

Individual Character Details

能 néng, néng
够 gòu