能 (néng) — can (to be able to)

能 (néng) means 'can' — used for general ability or possibility, broader than 会 ('know how to' a learned skill). 可以 is more common for permission.

A drawing of the thing itself, worn down over three thousand years into a few strokes.

能 is an old picture of a bear, showing two paws and a face with an open mouth.