Chinese phrase
不能〜 bù néng 〜
Meaning
cannot ___
When to use it
Shows that someone cannot do something or may not do it. It can describe limited ability, a rule, or a restriction in everyday speech.
Example dialogue
我 不能 跑那么快。 wǒ bù néng pǎo nà me kuài
I can't run that fast.
没关系，我们慢慢来。 méi guān xì wǒ men màn màn lái
It's okay, let's take it slow.