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Chinese Traditional: 能不能
Chinese Simplified: 能不能
Pinyin: neng2 bu4 neng2
Zhuyin: ㄋㄥˊ ㄅㄨˋ ㄋㄥˊ
English Meaning: Can or can't?, May I?, Is it possible?

Example Sentences:

你能不能付我現金？
你能不能付我现金？
ni3 neng2 bu4 neng2 fu4 wo3 xian4 jin1?
Can you pay me in cash?
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我能不能休息一下？
我能不能休息一下？
wo3 neng2 bu4 neng2 xiu1 xi2 yi2 xia4?
May I rest a moment?
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能不能請你幫我叫一輛計程車？
能不能请你帮我叫一辆计程车？
neng2 bu4 neng2 qing3 ni3 bang1 wo3 jiao4 yi2 liang4 ji4 cheng2 che1?
Could you please call me a cab/taxi?
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你能不能幫我修車？
你能不能帮我修车？
ni3 neng2 bu4 neng2 bang1 wo3 xiu1 che1?
Can you help me fix my car?
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Related Words:

能能

néng

1. can, could 2. to be able to 3. ability, capability 4. energy

Here: can, able to

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不能不能

bù néng

1. cannot, unable to 2. must not, should not

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