不能

néng

Traditional: 不能

HSK 1
#72 of 5,000 Core 1000

Translation

cannot, must not (prohibition or incapacity)

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Examples

You cannot park here.

My health has not been good recently; I cannot drink alcohol.

This matter cannot be told to others.

chōuyān

You cannot smoke here.

I cannot tell you the answer.

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This word is part of lesson 2.