The Modal Verb "会" (huì)

In Mandarin Chinese, the modal verb "会" (huì) is used to express ability, likelihood, or learned skills. It can also indicate a future action.

Usage:

1. To express ability or learned skills:

"会" (huì) is used to indicate that someone knows how to do something, often a skill that has been learned.

• 我会说中文。(Wǒ huì shuō zhōngwén.) - I can speak Chinese.
• 她会弹钢琴。(Tā huì tán gāngqín.) - She can play the piano.

2. To indicate likelihood or probability:

"会" (huì) is used to express that something is likely to happen.

• 明天会下雨。(Míngtiān huì xiàyǔ.) - It will probably rain tomorrow.
• 他会迟到。(Tā huì chídào.) - He is likely to be late.

3. To indicate future actions:

"会" (huì) can be used to talk about actions that will happen in the future.

• 我明天会去北京。(Wǒ míngtiān huì qù Běijīng.) - I will go to Beijing tomorrow.
• 他们会来参加聚会。(Tāmen huì lái cānjiā jùhuì.) - They will come to the party.

Additional Notes:

• "会" (huì) is often used in conjunction with other verbs to form a verb phrase indicating ability, probability, or future action.
• The context in which "会" (huì) is used determines its specific meaning (ability, likelihood, or future action).