Meaning

    cannot; must not; should not

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► bù néng
    Tone numbers: bu4 neng2

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 不能
    Simplified: 不能

    First Character: 不 (bù) – not; no; negative prefix
    Second Character: 能 (néng) – can; may; capable; energy; able

Examples of Bù Néng

    ► Zhèlǐ bùnéng tíngchē.
    這裡不能停車｡
    这里不能停车｡
    You can't park here.

    ► Wǒ jīntiān wǎnshang bùnéng gēn nǐ qù kàn diànyǐng.
    我今天晚上不能跟你去看電影｡
    我今天晚上不能跟你去看电影｡
    I can't go to the movies with you tonight.