HSK 1
能愿动词：会、能
Modal verbs: 会, 能
Explanation
会 and 能 are two modal verbs commonly used in Chinese, both close in meaning to 'can/be able to' in English but used in different contexts. 会 is typically used to talk about a skill or a learned ability, as in '我会说中文' (I can speak Chinese — because I have learned it). 能 is typically used to talk about permission or ability under specific circumstances, as in '明天你能来吗?' (Can you come tomorrow? — asking about being able to arrange the time). The basic structure is: 主语 + 会/能 + verb.
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