can in Chinese
can in Chinese is 听, 花瓶, 屁股 — can means to be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
can in Chinese
听
Pronounced: yǐn
A container or vessel, especially for liquids, usually made of metal.
花瓶
Pronounced: huā píng
(US, slang) a toilet or lavatory.
屁股
Pronounced: pì gu
(childish, or, vulgar, slang, North American) Buttocks.
会
Pronounced: huì
(modal, _, auxiliary, _, verb, defective, informal) May; to be permitted or enabled to.
能
Pronounced: néng
(Manglish, Singlish, intransitive) To be fine or acceptable; to be possible; (with liao or already) to be enough. Often used in conjunction with a variety of clause-final particles, e.g., lah, meh or one, to express different attitudes towards the subject matter.
What does "can" mean?
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verb To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
"She can speak three languages fluently."
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verb Used to say something is allowed or permitted.
"You can leave early if you finish your work."
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noun A sealed metal container, especially for food or drink.
"He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard."
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verb To preserve food by sealing it in an airtight can or jar.
"They spent the weekend canning tomatoes from the garden."
can in a sentence
- She can speak three languages fluently.
- Can you swim?
- You can leave early if you finish your work.
- He grabbed a can of soup from the cupboard.
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Common Chinese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "can" in Chinese?
"can" in Chinese is 听, 花瓶, 屁股. can means: To be able to do something, or to know how to do it.
How do you pronounce 听?
"can" in Chinese is 听, pronounced "yǐn".
How do you use "can" in a sentence?
Example: "She can speak three languages fluently." In Chinese, "can" is 听, 花瓶, 屁股.
Are there other ways to say "can" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 5 translations listed for "can": 听, 花瓶, 屁股, 会, 能.
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