你好
Nǐ hǎo
Hello
会 (huì) — how to say "can" in Chinese
会
Can, to be able to; meeting
Radicals / Keys
人
Man
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Examples
我会说汉语，你会吗？
I can speak Chinese, can you?
我会说汉语
I can speak Chinese.
Mnemonic
[huì-] Hula the Hippo is excited to attend a 会 meeting at the waterhole 🌊. She shows everyone how she can expertly draw a horizontal line [一] in the mud with her huge foot. The meeting becomes a joyful gathering as everyone cheers for her hidden talents!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "can" in Chinese?
"can" in Chinese is 会 (huì).
What does 会 mean in English?
会 (huì) means "Can, to be able to; meeting".
How is 会 pronounced?
It is pronounced huì (written as hui). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "can" in Chinese characters?
It is written 会.
What HSK level is 会?
会 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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