Word: 能 (néng)

货什么时候能到？

Huò shénme shíhou néng dào?

When will the stock arrive?

货物明天上午就能到位。

Huòwù míngtiān shàngwǔ jiù néng dàowèi.

The goods will arrive at the site tomorrow morning.

贴手机膜时，怎么才能不留气泡？

Tiē shǒujī mó shí, zěnme cái néng bù liú qìpào?

How can you put on a phone screen protector without leaving bubbles?

贸易能带来共同利益。

Màoyì néng dàilái gòngtónglìyì.

Trade can bring mutual benefit.

贸易要互利，才能长久。

Màoyì yào hùlì, cái néng chángjiǔ.

Trade has to benefit both sides to last.

足不出户，你也能买到菜。

Zúbùchūhù, nǐ yě néng mǎi dào cài.

You can buy groceries without ever leaving your home.

过了这条街道，就能看到我家了。

Guò le zhè tiáo jiēdào, jiù néng kàndào wǒjiā le.

Once you cross this street, you'll see my home.

运动能帮你调节心情。

Yùndòng néng bāng nǐ tiáojié xīnqíng.

Exercise can help you regulate your mood.

还能看到那船。

Hái néng kàndào nà chuán.

The boat can still be seen.

还能看见什么？

Hái néng kànjiàn shénme?

What else can you see?

这不是任何人都能做的事。

Zhè bú shì rènhé rén dōu néng zuò de shì.

It's not something anyone can do.

这个产品称它能帮助你减肥。

Zhège chǎnpǐn chēng tā néng bāngzhù nǐ jiǎnféi.

This product claims to help you lose weight.

这个我们明天能解决吗？

Zhège wǒmen míngtiān néng jiějué ma?

Can we take care of this tomorrow?

这个房间能容纳200人。

Zhège fángjiān néng róngnà èrbǎi rén.

The room has a seating capacity of 200.

这个有谁能帮我解释一下？

Zhège yǒu shéi néng bāng wǒ jiěshì yíxià?

Who is able to explain this to me?

这个楼梯能上二楼吗？

Zhège lóutī néng shàng èr lóu ma?

Does this staircase go up to the second floor?

这个能保暖。

Zhège néng bǎonuǎn.

This will keep you warm.

这个能吃吗？

Zhège néng chī ma?

Is this edible?

这个课程能帮助你掌握正确发音。

Zhège kèchéng néng bāngzhù nǐ zhǎngwò zhèngquè fāyīn.

This course will help you master correct pronunciation.

这个软件能整合你所有的邮箱。

Zhège ruǎnjiàn néng zhěnghé nǐ suǒyǒu de yóuxiāng.

This software can integrate all of your email accounts.

这么多饭 - 你能吃得完吗？

Zhème duō fàn - nǐ néng chī de wán ma?

There's so much food - can you eat it all?

这事我能托付给你吗？

Zhè shì wǒ néng tuōfù gěi nǐ ma?

Can I entrust this matter to you?

这些堆肥要放半年才能用。

Zhèxiē duīféi yào fàng bànnián cái néng yòng.

This compost has to sit for half a year before it can be used.

这些旧农具还能用吗？

Zhèxiē jiù nóngjù hái néng yòng ma?

Can these old farm tools still be used?

这些香蕉什么时候能成熟？

Zhèxiē xiāngjiāo shénme shíhou néng chéngshú?

When will these bananas ripen?

这什么时候能准备好？

Zhè shénme shíhou néng zhǔnbèi hǎo?

When will it be ready?

这件事你能帮我办吗？

Zhè jiàn shì nǐ néng bāng wǒ bàn ma?

Can you handle this matter for me?

这件事你能摆平吗？

Zhè jiàn shì nǐ néng bǎipíng ma?

Can you sort this matter out?

这件衣服打折了，还能退货吗？

Zhè jiàn yīfu dǎzhéle, hái néng tuìhuò ma?

This piece of clothing is on sale. Can it still be returned?

这匹马能驮多少东西？

Zhè pǐmǎ néng tuó duōshǎo dōngxi?

How much can this horse carry on its back?

这双鞋不合适，能退吗？

Zhè shuāng xié bù héshì, néng tuì ma?

These shoes don't fit well. Can I return them?

这句话能再简练点吗？

Zhè jù huà néng zài jiǎnliàn diǎn ma?

Could this sentence be made a bit more succinct?

这台机器能实时翻译老师说的话。

Zhè tái jīqì néng shíshí fānyì lǎoshī shuō de huà.

This machine can instantly translate what the teacher says.

这堵墙能抵御大风吗？

Zhè dǔqiáng néng dǐyù dàfēng ma?

Can this wall withstand strong winds?

这天平很准，能称一克。

Zhè tiānpíng hěn zhǔn, néng chēng yí kè.

These scales are very accurate and can weigh a single gram.

这孩子能数到20。

Zhè háizi néng shǔ dào èrshí.

That child can count to twenty.

这座桥能承载多重的车？

Zhè zuò qiáo néng chéngzài duōchóng de chē?

How heavy a vehicle can this bridge bear?

这张地图上能看出地形。

Zhè zhāng dìtú shàng néng kànchū dìxíng.

You can see the topography on this map.

这手机拍照能媲美相机。

Zhè shǒujī pāizhào néng pìměi xiàngjī.

This phone's photos are comparable to a camera's.

这批杯子有瑕疵，能退货吗？

Zhè pī bēizi yǒu xiácī, néng tuìhuò ma?

This batch of cups is defective. Can I return them?

这批货明天上午才能报关。

Zhè pī huò míngtiān shàngwǔ cái néng bàoguān.

This shipment can't be declared at customs until tomorrow morning.

这批货运明天早上就能送到仓库。

Zhè pī huòyùn míngtiān zǎoshang jiù néng sòng dào cāngkù.

This shipment of goods can be delivered to the warehouse tomorrow morning.

这是你所能做的一切了。

Zhè shì nǐ suǒ néng zuò de yíqiè le.

It's all you can really do.

这是只有我们能知道的秘密。

Zhè shì zhǐyǒu wǒmen néng zhīdào de mìmì.

Only we know this secret.

这是我唯一能想到的事了。

Zhè shì wǒ wéiyī néng xiǎngdào de shì le.

It's the only thing I can think of.

这是我能为您做的。

Zhè shì wǒ néng wèi nín zuò de.

This is what I can do for you.

这架航天飞机能坐几个人？

Zhè jià hángtiānfēijī néng zuò jǐ ge rén?

How many people can this space shuttle carry?

这样做你能节约几个小时。

Zhèyàng zuò nǐ néng jiéyuē jǐ ge xiǎoshí.

If you do it this way, you can save several hours.

这根梁能承受多少重量？

Zhè gēn Liáng néng chéngshòu duōshǎo zhòngliàng?

How much weight can this beam bear?

这棵树病了，还能救治吗？

Zhè kē shù bìng le, hái néng jiùzhì ma?

This tree is sick. Can it still be saved?

这段时间我们能待在一起，真好。

Zhè duàn shíjiān wǒmen néng dài zài yìqǐ, zhēn hǎo.

I'm glad we've been able to spend this time together.

这票能让两个人免费入场。

Zhè piào néng ràng liǎng gè rén miǎnfèi rùchǎng.

This ticket will admit two persons free.

这种水果怎样才能保鲜？

Zhèzhǒng shuǐguǒ zěnyàng cái néng bǎoxiān?

How can this kind of fruit be kept fresh?

这种病真的能根治吗？

Zhèzhǒng bìng zhēnde néng gēnzhì ma?

Can this illness really be cured completely?

这种花当年种，当年就能开。

Zhèzhǒng huā dāngnián zhǒng, dāngnián jiù néng kāi.

This kind of flower blooms the same year it is planted.

这种药在冬天也能发挥作用吗？

Zhèzhǒng yào zài dōngtiān yě néng fāhuī zuòyòng ma?

Can this medicine still work in winter?

这种药真的能长效吗？

Zhèzhǒng yào zhēnde néng chángxiào ma?

Can this medicine really stay effective for a long time?

这笔拨款什么时候能到？

Zhè bǐ bōkuǎn shénme shíhou néng dào?

When will this appropriation arrive?

这股热潮什么时候能过去？

Zhè gǔ rècháo shénme shíhou néng guòqù?

When will this craze die down?

这起案件什么时候能查处？

Zhè qǐ ànjiàn shénme shíhou néng cháchǔ?

When will this case be investigated and dealt with?

这辆公交车能载你去机场。

Zhè liàng gōngjiāochē néng zài nǐ qù jīchǎng.

This bus will take you to the airport.

这辆车是两栖的，水里也能开。

Zhè liàng chē shì liǎngqī de, shuǐ lǐ yě néng kāi.

This vehicle is amphibious and can be driven in water too.

这还有什么能做的？

Zhè háiyǒu shénme néng zuò de?

What else can this do?

这道题只要用初等方法就能解决。

Zhè dào tí zhǐyào yòng chūděng fāngfǎ jiù néng jiějué.

This problem can be solved with just elementary methods.

这部电梯一次能运送10个人。

Zhè bù diàntī yícì néng yùnsòng shí gè rén.

This elevator is capable of carrying 10 persons at a time.

这钥匙能打开什么？

Zhè yàoshi néng dǎkāi shénme?

What does this key unlock?

这首老歌为什么能流传这么久？

Zhè shǒu lǎogē wèishénme néng liúchuán zhème jiǔ?

Why has this old song lasted so long?

通货膨胀时，买黄金能保值吗？

Tōnghuòpéngzhàng shí, mǎi huángjīn néng bǎozhí ma?

When inflation is high, can buying gold preserve your wealth?

通过考试，你就能晋级了。

Tōngguò kǎoshì, nǐ jiù néng jìnjí le.

Once you pass the exam, you can move up a rank.

造价这么高，能不能省点？

Zàojià zhème gāo, néng bùnéng shěng diǎn?

The construction cost is so high. Can we save a bit?

道歉能挽回这段友情吗？

Dàoqiàn néng wǎnhuí zhè duàn yǒuqíng ma?

Can an apology save this friendship?

那个楼盘明年才能入住。

Nàge lóupán míngnián cái néng rùzhù.

You can't move into that development until next year.

那个相当能说得通。

Nàge xiāngdāng néng shuō de tōng.

That actually makes a lot of sense.

那台机器还能用吗？

Nà tái jīqì hái néng yòng ma?

Is that machine still usable?

那时候，只有贵族才能读书。

Nà shíhou, zhǐyǒu guìzú cái néng dúshū.

In those days, only the nobility could get an education.

那能改变什么吗？

Nà néng gǎibiàn shénme ma?

Doesn't that change things?

酒能成事，酒能败事

jiǔ néng chéng shì, jiǔ néng bàishì

wine can make things succeed, wine can ruin things

重读经典能温故知新。

Chóngdú jīngdiǎn néng wēngùzhīxīn.

Rereading the classics lets you gain new insight from old ideas.

钥匙明天就能交付给你。

Yàoshi míngtiān jiù néng jiāofù gěi nǐ.

The keys can be handed over to you tomorrow.

钱可通神，财能使鬼

qiánkětōngshén, cái néng shǐ guǐ

money can reach the gods, wealth can make ghosts do your bidding

钱能不能买到幸福？

Qián néng bùnéng mǎi dào xìngfú?

Can money buy happiness?

钱能成事，也能坏事

qián néng chéng shì, yě néng huàishì

money can make things happen and can also ruin them

铁嘴豆腐脚，能说不能行

tiězuǐ dòufu jiǎo, néng shuō bùnéng xíng

Iron mouth and tofu legs: can talk but cannot walk

锄头坏了，能帮我修修吗？

Chútou huàile, néng bāng wǒ xiūxiū ma?

The hoe is broken. Could you help me fix it?

锲而不舍，你就能学好中文。

Qiè'érbùshě, nǐ jiù néng xuéhǎo Zhōngwén.

If you persevere, you will be able to learn Chinese well.

门上挂这面镜子能辟邪。

Ménshàng guà zhè miàn jìngzi néng bìxié.

Hanging this mirror on the door can ward off evil spirits.

门口能再扩一点吗？

Ménkǒu néng zài kuò yìdiǎn ma?

Can the doorway be widened a little more?

雇员每个月都能休息四天。

Gùyuán měige yuè dōu néng xiūxi sìtiān.

Employees get four days off every month.

雨没大到能把火浇灭。

Yǔ méi dà dào néng bǎ huǒ jiāo miè.

The rain wasn't heavy enough to put out the fire.

零件标准化能降低成本。

Língjiàn biāozhǔnhuà néng jiàngdī chéngběn.

Standardizing parts can lower costs.

雾里隐约能看到一座山。

Wù lǐ yǐnyuē néng kàndào yí zuò shān.

You can faintly make out a mountain in the fog.

音乐能起到放松的作用。

Yīnyuè néng qǐdào fàngsōng de zuòyòng.

Music can play a relaxing role.

风车转起来就能发电。

Fēngchē zhuàn qǐlai jiù néng fādiàn.

Once the wind turbine spins, it can generate electricity.

风车转起来，就能发电。

Fēngchē zhuàn qǐlai, jiù néng fādiàn.

When the windmill turns, it can generate electricity.

飞机上能买到免税的酒。

Fēijī shàng néng mǎi dào miǎnshuì de jiǔ.

You can buy duty-free alcohol on the plane.

飞机今天能准点起飞吗？

Fēijī jīntiān néng zhǔndiǎn qǐfēi ma?

Will the plane take off on time today?

骑自行车也能帮助减排。

Qí zìxíngchē yě néng bāngzhù jiǎnpái.

Riding a bike can also help cut emissions.

骑车上班能减少碳排放。

Qíchē shàngbān néng jiǎnshǎo tànpáifàng.

Cycling to work can reduce carbon emissions.

骑车上班能减少碳足迹。

Qíchē shàngbān néng jiǎnshǎo tànzújì.

Cycling to work can reduce your carbon footprint.

魔法药水能让人隐形吗？

Mófǎ yàoshuǐ néng ràng rén yǐnxíng ma?

Can a magic potion make a person invisible?