能...嗎？ asks whether something is possible or whether someone has the ability/permission under current conditions.
Feasibility/ability question - can this be done
Practical interaction tool - requests, arrangements, constraints
Context-sensitive meaning - ability, permission, or situational possibility
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Interpret by context, not single translation
- 能 may map to can/be able to/may.
Different from 會 in some contexts
- 會 can indicate learned skill or future tendency.
Politeness can be added externally
- e.g., 可以...嗎? 麻煩... can soften requests.
Can you help me check this?
Can I leave work early today?
Can we park here?
Can we meet on Friday?
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