HSK 1Verbs
Ability with 会
会 expresses learned ability ('can') or future probability ('will').
Pattern
Subject + 会 + Verb
Explanation
会 (huì) indicates a learned skill or ability — something acquired through study or practice.
会 can also express future probability: '明天会下雨' (It will rain tomorrow). Don't confuse with 能 (physical ability/permission).
Examples
我会说中文。
Wǒ huì shuō Zhōngwén.
I can speak Chinese.
她会做饭。
Tā huì zuò fàn.
She can cook.
明天会下雨。
Míngtiān huì xià yǔ.
It will rain tomorrow.
Common Mistakes
Wrong
我会游泳。(meaning physical ability at this moment)
Correct
我能游泳。
Use 能 for physical ability/permission, 会 for learned skills.
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