In Mandarin, the word "能" (néng) means ability or possibility.

For example, when someone says "我能游泳" (wǒ néng yóuyǒng), it means "I can swim."

To say what someone can do, we usually add a verb to "能".

Important Grammar Points:

1. Using "把" (bǎ):

   • This helps explain how we do something.
   • Example: "我把书放在桌子上。” (I put the book on the table.)

2. Past Tense with "了" (le):

   • This shows that something is finished.
   • Example: "我吃了晚饭。" (I ate dinner.)

3. Conditional Sentences with "如果" (rúguǒ):

   • This is how we say "if".
   • Example: "如果下雨，我就不去。" (If it rains, I won't go.)

4. Asking Questions (疑问句 yíwènjù):

   • To ask a question: "知道吗？” (Do you know?)

5. Comparing with "比" (bǐ) and "更" (gèng):

   • We use these to compare things.
   • Example: "她比我高。" (She is taller than I am.)

6. Direction with "来" (lái) and "去" (qù):

   • To give directions: "请来这儿。" (Please come here.)

7. What's Happening Now with "在" (zài):

   • This shows something happening right now.
   • Example: "我在学习中文。" (I am studying Chinese.)

8. Talking About the Past with "过" (guò):

   • This means something happened before.
   • Example: "我去过北京。" (I have been to Beijing.)

9. Using "吧" (ba) at the End of Sentences:

   • This suggests something.
   • Example: "我们走吧。" (Let's go.)