能够

The Chinese word 能够 (nénggòu) is a modal verb that expresses the ability or possibility of doing something. It is composed of two characters: 能 (néng), which means "able" or "capable", and 够 (gòu), which means "enough" or "sufficient". Together, they convey the idea of having the necessary ability or resources to accomplish a task.The character 能 (néng) has a long history in Chinese, dating back to the oracle bone script of the Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC). In its original form, it depicted a hand holding a tool, symbolizing the ability to perform a task. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is still used today.The character 够 (gòu) also has a long history, dating back to the Warring States period (475-221 BC). In its original form, it depicted a person standing on a platform, symbolizing the idea of reaching a certain height or level. Over time, the character evolved into its current form, which is still used today.When combined, the characters 能 (néng) and 够 (gòu) form the modal verb 能够 (nénggòu), which expresses the ability or possibility of doing something. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese, and it is an important word for HSK learners to master.