Pronunciation:
néngMeaning:
can/to be able to, capability/skill, energyEtymology:
Ancient meaning of character was 'a bear': four claws resembling daggers 匕 and meat 肉 in its mouth. (
associative compound).
The animal is now written 熊.
Traditional character: 能 (the same)
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