Simplified Chinese - Abilities

我会___

Wǒ huì ___.

I can ___.

Meaning: I can ___.

When to use: Use to say you have learned a skill or can do something; for ability because of skill (not just circumstances).

Tip: Don’t confuse 会 (learned skill) with 能 (possible because of circumstances).

我不会___

Wǒ bú huì ___.

I can't ___.

Meaning: I can't ___.

When to use: Say this when you don’t have a particular skill or can’t do something by ability.

我会一点儿___。

Wǒ huì yìdiǎnr ___.

I can ___ a little.

Meaning: I can ___ a little.

When to use: Use to show limited ability or partial skill; attach a skill or activity after 一点儿.

Tip: Beginners sometimes omit 一点儿 or say 很一点儿 — use 一点儿 for small amounts.

我会___

Wǒ huì ___.

I know how to ___.

Meaning: I know how to ___.

When to use: A common spoken way to state that you’ve learned how to do something.

我不会___

Wǒ bú huì ___.

I don't know how to ___.

Meaning: I don’t know how to ___.

When to use: Use to say you lack a skill or aren’t able to do something; you can soften by saying 我不太会___.

我擅长___

Wǒ shàncháng ___.

I'm good at ___.

Meaning: I’m good at ___.

When to use: Describe a strength you have in work, study, sport, or a hobby.

我不太擅长___。

Wǒ bú tài shàncháng ___.

I'm not good at ___.

Meaning: I’m not good at ___.

When to use: Use 不太擅长 to say you’re not very good at something in a softer, more polite way.

对我来说，___很容易。

Duì wǒ lái shuō, ___ hěn róngyì.

It's easy for me to ___.

Meaning: It’s easy for me to ___.

When to use: Use this pattern to say something feels easy for you personally; follow with a verb phrase.

对我来说，___很难。

Duì wǒ lái shuō, ___ hěn nán.

It's hard for me to ___.

Meaning: It’s hard for me to ___.

When to use: Say this when something is difficult for you; useful for explaining challenges.

你会___吗

Nǐ huì ___ ma?

Do you know how to ___?

Meaning: Do you know how to ___?

When to use: Ask whether someone has learned a skill or can do an activity (use 会 for learned skills).

你能自己___吗？

Nǐ néng zìjǐ ___ ma?

Can you ___ by yourself?

Meaning: Can you ___ by yourself?

When to use: Ask if someone can do something independently (without help).

我能自己做

Wǒ néng zìjǐ zuò.

I can do it by myself.

Meaning: I can do it by myself.

When to use: Say this to show you can complete a task independently; short and natural when context is clear.

Tip: Don't say 我会自己做 to mean independent ability — 我能自己做 is more natural here.

没人帮忙，我做不了。

Méi rén bāngmáng, wǒ zuò bù liǎo.

I can't do it without help.

Meaning: I can't do it without help.

When to use: Use this natural spoken sentence to explain you need assistance to complete a task.