能
能
“can”
Radical: ⺼
Strokes: 10
Level: HSK 1
How 能 is built — side by side
Origin
A bear's head 厶, body ⺼, and claws 匕
Words with 能
可能 kěnéng — maybe
能力 néng lì — capability
功能 gōng néng — function
能干 néng gàn — capable
能源 néng yuán — energy
本能 běn néng — instinct
技能 jì néng — technical ability
力所能及 lì suǒ néng jí — as far as one's capabilities extend (idiom)
难能可贵 nán néng kě guì — rare and commendable
能量 néng liàng — energy
无能为力 wú néng wéi lì — impotent (idiom)
性能 xìng néng — function
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