Grammar game

会, 能 or 可以?.

会 is a learned skill (or what will happen), 能 is being able to because the situation allows it, and 可以 is being allowed to.

Score Q / ✅ 🔥

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How to play

You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide which word fits.
Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.

Chinese sentences you'll practice

Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.

我不会游泳，从来没学过。 I can't swim; I have never learned.
这里可以坐吗？ Can I sit here?
我感冒了，今天不能去上班。 I have a cold; I can't go to work today.
他三岁就会说英语。 He could speak English at three.
明天会下雨。 It will rain tomorrow.
在图书馆不可以大声说话。 You may not speak loudly in the library.
我会做中国菜。 I can cook Chinese food.
我腿疼，不能走路了。 My leg hurts; I can't walk any more.
这个字我不会写。 I don't know how to write this character.
你可以用我的手机，没问题。 You can use my phone; no problem.
他很聪明，什么都会做。 He is clever; he can do anything.
今天太晚了，我们不能去看电影了。 It is too late; we can't go to the cinema.

Questions

Is this Chinese grammar game free?

Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.

Do I need to read hanzi?

The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.