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Expressing a learned skill with 会 ("huì4")

会 huì

Verb
HSK 1

Structure

Subj. + 会 + Verb + Obj. Subj. + 不 + 会 + Verb + Obj.

Translations

  • Can
  • Able

Definition

会（huì）表示通过学习或练习获得的能力，强调“掌握做某事的方法”。

会 (huì) indicates a learned or practiced ability, emphasizing 'knowing how to do something'.

Usage

用于表达通过训练或学习而获得的本领。常用结构：主语 + 会 + 动词短语。否定形式：不会。

Used to express skills acquired through training or study. Common structure: subject + 会 + verb phrase. Negative form: 不会.

Examples

  • 1 我会游泳。 (I know how to swim.)
  • 2 她会弹钢琴。 (She can play the piano.)
  • 3 你会说中文吗？ (Can you speak Chinese?)
  • 4 他不会开车。 (He doesn't know how to drive.)
  • 5 我会做饭。 (I know how to cook.)

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