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Example sentences
能否按时完成取决于大家。
Néngfǒu ànshí wánchéng qǔjué yú dàjiā.
Whether we can finish on time depends on everyone.
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HSK levels
能否: New to the HSK lists at HSK 4. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting of the new exam is announced for 13 December 2026, for HSK 1 to 6. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
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Frequently Asked Questions
能否 (néng fǒu) means "whether or not; can it or can't it; is it possible?" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 4.
能否 is pronounced "néng fǒu" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.
能否 is an HSK 4 word on the new HSK exam syllabus.
能否 is made up of the characters 能, 否. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.
You can practice writing 能否 using our stroke order tool.
Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.