Find English Teachers
Lydie
difference between 能 and 可以 Could you explain me the difference between 能 and 可以? Thanks a lot! :)
Nov 21, 2014 12:33 PM
Answers · 12
November 21, 2014
You may well say that, but remember they can both mean "can/be able to"(See?I said they are similar……).eg. 我可以七分钟内吃十个苹果！ P.S.Developed from "allowed to", 可以 is often used as "could","may": "我可以借用你的钢笔吗？"sounds polite.
November 22, 2014
”能“——a capability, "可以”—— a right.
November 21, 2014
Thanks again 小鸡崽儿满地跑满地跑 I guess that 可以 is "allowed to" and 能 is "can/be able to".
November 21, 2014
I mean,"能“ is similiar to "can" and "可以” is similiar to "be able to"
November 21, 2014
Show more
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Lydie
Language Skills
Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Spanish
Learning Language
Chinese (Mandarin)
Articles You May Also Like
Speak More Fluently with This Simple Technique
9 likes · 2 Comments
How to Read and Understand a Business Contract in English
16 likes · 3 Comments
6 Ways italki Can Help You Succeed in Your School Language Classes
12 likes · 7 Comments
More articles