会 / 能 / 可以 - Grammar group

HSK 1 Classes of Words (verb)

Modal Verbs - 会、能

The modal verbs 会 and 能 express capability. 会 indicates a learned skill (know how to), 能 expresses a capability or possibility related to circumstances (can).

会能

Subject + 会 / 能 + Verb

我会说中文。

I know how to speak Chinese.

你今天能来吗？

Can you come today?

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HSK 1 Classes of Words (verb)

Modal Verbs - 可以

The modal verb 可以 expresses permission (have the right to) or possibility (can). It is used to ask or grant authorization.

可以

Subject + 可以 + Verb 可以 + Verb + 吗？ (to ask)

不可以在这里吸烟。

Smoking is not allowed here.

这里可以拍照吗？

Can I come in?

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