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不能
bù néng

How to write 不能 (bù néng) in Chinese

不能 (pinyin: bù néng, written "bu neng" or "buneng") means cannot. Below: its meaning, pronunciation, stroke order, and example sentences, so you can learn how to read, say, and write 不能.

Meaning

  • cannot
  • must not
  • should not

Stroke order

不
能

Character breakdown

不bùno, not, un-; negative prefix能néngcan, to be able to; ability

Examples

这个故事告诉我们:不能等运气,要靠自己努力。
zhè ge gù shi gào su wǒ men: bù néng děng yùn qi, yào kào zì jǐ nǔ lì.
The story tells us: you can't wait for luck, you have to rely on your own effort.
哎呀,真不能再低了。八块五,我送你两个小番茄。
āi ya, zhēn bù néng zài dī le. bā kuài wǔ, wǒ sòng nǐ liǎng ge xiǎo fān qié.
Oh come on, can't go any lower. Eight fifty, and I'll throw in two cherry tomatoes.

Related words

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