会
Can/will
Use `会` for learned skills and future certainties—it's your 'can-do' and 'will-do' word.
En 15 segundos
- Use it for skills you had to learn through practice.
- Use it to say 'will' for future events or promises.
- Negate it with 'bù' to say you can't or won't.
Significado
Think of this as your 'superpower' word. It describes skills you've learned through effort and also predicts things that will definitely happen in the future.
Ejemplos clave
3 de 6Ordering at a restaurant
我会用筷子。
I can use chopsticks.
Confirming attendance
我明天会去你的家。
I will go to your house tomorrow.
Job interview
我会说三种语言。
I can speak three languages.
Contexto cultural
The character `会` originally depicted a lid covering a container, symbolizing things coming together or 'assembling.' Culturally, it emphasizes that skills are 'assembled' through practice, and future events are 'assembled' by logic or destiny.
The 'Learned' Rule
If you had to take a class or practice to do it, use `会`. If you can do it just because you have a body (like walking), use `能`.
Don't over-promise
Saying `我会做` sounds like a firm commitment. If you're unsure, add `可能会` (might be able to) to soften it.
En 15 segundos
- Use it for skills you had to learn through practice.
- Use it to say 'will' for future events or promises.
- Negate it with 'bù' to say you can't or won't.
What It Means
会 (huì) is one of the most versatile words in Chinese. It mainly does two big jobs. First, it shows you have a skill. If you studied it, practiced it, and now you can do it, use 会. Second, it acts like the English word 'will'. It predicts a future event with a sense of certainty. It is the bridge between what you know and what will be.
How To Use It
Using 会 is incredibly simple. Just drop it right before a verb. To say you can speak Chinese, say 我会说中文. To say it will rain, say 会下雨. If you want to say you 'cannot' or 'will not', just add 不 (bù) in front to make it 不会. It is like a Lego brick that fits perfectly into almost any sentence structure. You don't need to change the verb at all.
When To Use It
You use it when bragging about your skills at a job interview. Use it when telling a friend you'll show up to their party. Use it when checking the weather forecast. It is perfect for talking about languages, sports, or any learned hobby. If you are texting a friend 'I'll be there,' 我会来 is your best friend. It sounds confident and reliable.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use 会 for physical ability that doesn't require learning. For example, if you have eyes and can see, you don't 'learn' to see. In that case, use 能 (néng) instead. Also, avoid using it for 'may' or 'might' if you are very unsure. 会 implies a level of 'know-how' or 'certainty'. If you just have permission to do something, 可以 (kěyǐ) is the better choice. Don't tell your boss 我会走 if you mean 'I am allowed to leave'—it sounds like you are threatening to quit!
Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, 会 reflects the value placed on self-improvement and learning. The character itself historically relates to a 'meeting' or 'gathering'. This suggests that knowledge is something that comes together through experience. Being 'a person who knows how' (会办事的人) is a high compliment in Chinese social circles. It means you are capable and savvy.
Common Variations
You will often hear 你会吗? (Can you/Do you know how?). It’s the ultimate icebreaker. Another common one is 一定会 (definitely will). If you want to sound very polite, you might hear 我会努力的 (I will work hard). This is the standard 'good student' or 'good employee' response. It shows both ability and intention.
Notas de uso
Extremely common in all registers. The main 'gotcha' is confusing it with `能` (physical ability). Remember: `会` = Knowledge/Future.
The 'Learned' Rule
If you had to take a class or practice to do it, use `会`. If you can do it just because you have a body (like walking), use `能`.
Don't over-promise
Saying `我会做` sounds like a firm commitment. If you're unsure, add `可能会` (might be able to) to soften it.
The Polite 'No'
In China, saying `我不会` (I can't) is often more polite than a flat 'No' because it blames a lack of skill rather than a lack of desire.
Ejemplos
6我会用筷子。
I can use chopsticks.
Shows a learned skill to the waiter.
我明天会去你的家。
I will go to your house tomorrow.
Acts as 'will' for a future plan.
我会说三种语言。
I can speak three languages.
Professional way to list qualifications.
你到底会不会来？
Are you actually coming or not?
Uses the 'A-not-A' question structure for emphasis.
我只会做泡面。
I only know how to make instant noodles.
Self-deprecating humor about limited skills.
我会永远爱你。
I will love you forever.
Expresses a strong future commitment.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to say 'I can speak Chinese.'
我 ___ 说中文。
Speaking a language is a learned skill, so `会` is the perfect fit.
Predicting the weather: 'It will rain today.'
今天 ___ 下雨。
When predicting a future event like rain, `会` acts as 'will'.
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Ayudas visuales
Formality of '会'
Texting friends about plans.
我会来！
Daily conversations about skills.
你会开车吗？
Making professional promises.
我们会尽快处理。
When to use '会'
Learned Skills
I can swim.
Future Predictions
It will snow.
Promises
I will call you.
Possibility
Is it possible?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt means both! Context is key. If you talk about a skill like 我会游泳, it's 'can.' If you talk about time like 明天会下雨, it's 'will.'
Just add 吗 at the end: 你会说英文吗？ or use the 'A-not-A' style: 你会不会说英文？
Not really. 会 is more about certainty. For 'may' or 'allowed to,' use 可以 (kěyǐ).
会 is for learned skills (like playing piano). 能 is for physical ability or circumstances (like being able to see or having time to go).
It's neutral. You can use it with your best friend or your CEO without changing the word at all.
Use 不会 (bú huì). For example, 我不会告诉你 means 'I won't tell you.'
Yes, as a noun, it can mean a meeting or party, like 开会 (hold a meeting) or 晚会 (evening party).
Adding 的 (de) at the end, like 我会去的, adds emphasis and makes the statement sound more certain or reassuring.
Not exactly slang, but 太会了 (tài huì le) is a popular internet phrase used to praise someone for being very smooth or skilled at something.
Only for 'know how to do.' If you 'know a person' or 'know a fact,' use 认识 (rènshi) or 知道 (zhīdào).
Frases relacionadas
能
Physical ability or possibility
可以
Permission or suggestion
学会
To have mastered a skill
开会
To attend/hold a meeting
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