No. 230 in Chinese
能够
"能够" means "to be able to" or "can."
In a sentence
我能够完成这项任务。
I am capable of completing this task.
In this sentence, '能够' expresses the capability or ability of the subject (I) to perform a specific task, emphasizing possibility or capability.
任何人都能够取得成功，只要他们努力。
Anyone can achieve success as long as they work hard.
Here, '能够' is used to indicate a general statement about the possibility or potential for anyone to achieve success.
通过锻炼，我能够跑得更快了。
Through exercising, I am able to run faster.
'能够' here conveys an improvement or development of ability attributed to a specific action, emphasizing the resulting state of being capable.
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