Structure:

能 + Verb

Meaning:

能 expresses having a certain ability or having obtained a certain requirement. It can also indicate that circumstances make an action not possible, or that an action is not allowed.

Examples:

    你 真的 能 吃 三 碗 米饭 吗？

    Nǐ zhēn de nénɡ chī sān wǎn mǐ fàn mɑ

    Are you really able to eat three bowls of rice?