能 (néng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 能 (néng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 能 (néng) means "can; be able to; ability; energy". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical ⺼.

Q: How do you write 能 stroke by stroke?

能 has 10 strokes. The radical is ⺼. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 能 and 股?

能 (néng) and 股 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 能?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical ⺼. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 能?

Common words containing 能 include: 可能 (kě néng) — possible; maybe; 能力 (néng lì) — ability; capability; 能够 (néng gòu) — can; be able to.

How to Write 能

The character 能 (néng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺼ is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

能 is pronounced néng in Mandarin Chinese. It means can; be able to; ability; energy.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 能 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 能

可能 kě néng

possible; maybe

能力 néng lì

ability; capability

能够 néng gòu

can; be able to

Example Sentences

明天可能会下雨。

míng tiān kě néng huì xià yǔ

It might rain tomorrow.

他的汉语能力很强。

tā de hàn yǔ néng lì hěn qiáng

His Chinese ability is very strong.

我能够自己去学校。

wǒ néng gòu zì jǐ qù xué xiào

I can go to school by myself.

Similar Characters

股 gǔ

肥 féi

肩 jiān

Practice Writing 能 (néng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 能

What does 能 (néng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 能 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 能 and 股?

What mistakes do learners make writing 能?

What common words use 能?

How to Write 能 (néng)