能
néng
Pinyin
Definition
能
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- can
- to be able to
- might possibly
- ability
- (physics) energy
能
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- surname Neng
Character Decomposition
Idioms (20)
不以规矩,不能成方圆
- 1 without rules, nothing can be done (idiom, from Mencius); one must follow some rules
任贤使能
- 1 to appoint the virtuous and use the able (idiom); appointment on the basis of ability and integrity
倘能如此
- 1 if it is possible (idiom)
力所能及
- 1 as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom); to the best of one's ability
- 2 within one's powers
各尽所能
- 1 each does his utmost (idiom)
- 2 from each according to his means
Sample Sentences
恕我冒昧,这个数字太高了,我们根本不可能做到。
The number is way too high, it’s impossible for us to achieve.
能坦白说吗?
Can I be frank with you?
能老实说吗?
Can I be honest with you?
她要她的白马王子眼睛大,眉毛浓,头发微微自然卷,个子还要高,最重要的是要有钱,要能常常买新衣服,买她想要的东西给她。
She wants her Prince Charming to have big eyes, thick eyebrows, slightly curly hair, to be tall, and above all, to have money, to be able to buy new clothes and what she wants all the time.
学习不能马马虎虎。
Learning should be focused on.
你这样走马看花,能看到什么?
What can you see while rushing through sightseeing?
我还在路上。有可能晚点到。
I'm still on the road. I might arrive a little biit late.
智能手机“麻雀虽小,五脏俱全”。你可以打电话,传信息,还可以拍照。
A smartphone is small but it has every function you may need. You can make a call, text and also take pictures.
为了要换免费的东西,所以给了个人资料。螳螂捕蝉,黄雀在后。你不能只想着眼前的利益。
In order to get free samples, you gave out your personal information. You can't see the forest for the trees. Don't only consider the immediate profits.
有一间公司的股票涨得很快,但是要小心“螳螂捕蝉,黄雀在后”,这可能只是一时的炒作而已。
One company's stock increases fast. But beware of the potential danger. This might only be a short-term hype.