我会说英语
wǒ huì shuō yīngyǔ
I speak english · trad. 我會說英語
我会说英语 (wǒ huì shuō yīngyǔ) means 'I can speak English' or 'I am able to speak English'. This phrase expresses one's learned ability to communicate in English.
What does 我会说英语 (wǒ huì shuō yīngyǔ) mean?
我会说英语 (wǒ huì shuō yīngyǔ) means “I speak English” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “I can speak English.”
When to use it
This is a neutral and common way to state your ability to speak English. If you want to ask someone if they can speak English, you would say 你会说英语吗？(nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma?).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “WOH-hway SHWOH YING-yoo.” The tones are third, fourth, first, first, third respectively.
Other ways to say it
- 我会说一点点英语wǒhuì shuō yìdiǎndiǎn yīngyǔI speak a little English
- 我只会说英语wǒ zhǐ huì shuō yīngyǔI only speak English
Examples
我会说英语，所以交流没问题。
Wǒ huì shuō yīngyǔ, suǒyǐ jiāoliú méi wèntí.
I can speak English, so communication is not a problem.
你会说英语吗？我需要帮助。
Nǐ huì shuō yīngyǔ ma? wǒ xūyào bāngzhù.
Can you speak English? I need help.
他学了三年中文，现在会说一点汉语。
Tā xué le sānnián zhōngwén, xiànzài huì shuō yìdiǎn hànyǔ.
He studied Chinese for three years, and now he can speak a little Chinese.
Pro tip: The character 会 (huì) is essential here, as it specifically denotes a learned skill or acquired ability. It differentiates from simply performing an action or having a habit.
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叫 · Call你怎么样 · How you doing我会说 · I can speak
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