会

• 拼音: huì
• 汉字拆解: 会 = simplified from 會; originally depicted people gathering, extended to mean understanding and ability

含义

Can; to be able to; will. Indicates a learned ability or a future possibility.

Has two main uses: (1) learned skill or ability, e.g. 我会游泳 (I can swim); (2) future likelihood, e.g. 明天会下雨 (It will rain tomorrow). For innate ability or physical possibility, use 能 instead.

例句

1. 你会说中文吗？
2. 明天会下雨。
3. 我不会做饭。

用法指南

语境: everyday, ability, future

语气: neutral

正确说法

• 我会开车。(I can drive.)
• 他明天会来。(He will come tomorrow.)

错误说法

• 我会看见那个。(Awkward — seeing is not a learned skill; use 能 for physical ability or possibility)

起源与历史

Originally written 會, combining 亼 (to gather) and 曾 (layers). The idea of people gathering evolved into meanings of meeting, understanding, and ability.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal