Writing
功能 (gōng néng) — how to say "function" in Chinese
功能
Function; capability
noun
Character composition
功
merit, work
能
ability
Radicals / Keys
肉
Meat
#130 · ròu · 6 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
功能齐全
gōngnéng qíquán
fully functional
主要功能
zhǔyào gōngnéng
main function
功能键
gōngnéng jiàn
function key
Examples
这个工具的功能很多，使用起来很方便。
This tool has many functions and is convenient to use.
手机功能。
Phone functions.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "function" in Chinese?
"function" in Chinese is 功能 (gōng néng).
功能 meaning in English
功能 (gōng néng) means "Function; capability".
How is 功能 pronounced?
It is pronounced gōng néng (written as gong neng, gongneng). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "function" in Chinese characters?
It is written 功能: 功 has 5 strokes, 能 has 10 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 功能?
功能 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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