#14 All the “can” verbs in Chinese | HSK 1

Episode 14 • June 21, 2026 • 00:09:26
#14 All the “can” verbs in Chinese | HSK 1
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#14 All the “can” verbs in Chinese | HSK 1

Jun 21 2026 | 00:09:26

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Master 会, 能 & 可以 + 住 in Chinese | HSK1 Podcast

In this episode, you’ll learn the difference between 会, 能, and 可以 in Chinese, plus how to use 住 to talk about living or staying somewhere. These are essential for expressing ability, possibility, and permission in real conversations.

What You’ll Learn:
会 (huì) – learned ability
我会做饭。 (I can cook – I learned how)

能 (néng) – ability or condition
我能做饭。 (I can cook – I’m able to)

✅ 可以 (kěyǐ) – permission
我可以做饭。 (I’m allowed to cook)

住 (zhù) – to live or stay
我能住在中国三个星期。 (I can stay in China for three weeks)

⏰ Time + action structure
我们明天七点半去学校。 (We go to school tomorrow at 7:30)

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Write a sentence using 会, 能, 可以, or 住 in the comments and practise saying it out loud!

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