How to Say ‘Can come’ in Traditional Chinese
能來
néng lái
[nung lye]
💬 Usage Tip: [能] here is about being able to because circumstances allow it, not just raw ability. So [今天能來] sounds like "could make it today," and you can reuse it in [能去] or [能參加].
Phrase Breakdown
能
néng
[nung]
can; be able to
能 expresses ability or possibility. In family settings, it often sounds polite when talking about being able to come.
你今天能來，我們真的很感動。
The fact that you could come today really touches us.
來
lái
[lye]
to come
來 means to come. In 能來, it refers to coming to visit or attend an event.
下次有空再來家裡吃飯。
Come to the house for a meal again next time when you're free.
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