会 (huì) — can, be able to (know how to); be likely to, will; to meet, to get together
Definition
会 (huì) is the basic 'can' for a learned skill, and also predicts the future ('will, probably'). Compare with 能 for ability/permission, and the separate noun 会 (huì, HSK 3) for 'meeting'.
verb
canbe able to (know how to)be likely towillto meetto get together
Examples
- 会。Wǒ huì xiě hàn zì.I can write Chinese characters.
- 会？Tā jīn tiān huì lái ma?Will he come today?
- 会。Wǒ míng tiān qù huì péng you.I'll go meet friends tomorrow.
Grammar
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