How to Say ‘I can speak’ in Simplified Chinese
我会说
wǒ huì shuō
[waw huì shwaw]
💬 Usage Tip: 会 means "can" in the sense of a learned skill, like speaking a language or driving. For being allowed to do something, Chinese uses 可以 instead.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The first-person pronoun, used to refer to yourself.
我也想了解这个公司的文化。
I also want to understand this company’s culture.
会
huì
[huì]
can; know how to
Expresses a learned skill or ability, such as speaking a language.
他会游泳。
He can swim.
说
shuō
[shwaw]
to speak; to say
A common verb for speaking or saying something.
请你说中文。
Please speak Chinese.
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