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Expressing 'will' or ability with 会 (huì)
Aspect & Tense
Permission & Ability
Structure
Subject + 会 + Verb
Explanation
会 (huì) is an auxiliary verb that expresses either future intention ('will') or learned ability ('can, know how to'). When expressing the future, it indicates something that is expected to happen. When expressing ability, it refers to a skill acquired through learning. For example, 他们还会花 means 'They will also spend.'
Examples
明天会下雨，记得带伞。
Míngtiān huì xiàyǔ, jìde dài sǎn.
It will rain tomorrow — remember to bring an umbrella.
她会弹钢琴，也会拉小提琴。
Tā huì tán gāngqín, yě huì lā xiǎotíqín.
She can play the piano and also the violin.
我觉得他会同意我们的方案。
Wǒ juéde tā huì tóngyì wǒmen de fāng'àn.
I think he will agree to our plan.