不一定能

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phraseIntermediate💡 not necessarily be able to
general

Expresses uncertainty or possibility that something may or may not happen or be true.

这个计划不一定能成功。

This plan may not succeed.

她不一定能赶上火车。

She may not be able to catch the train.

💡

Often used to express doubt or possibility in various contexts.

Collocations

不一定能成功may not succeed不一定能赶上may not be able to catch up不一定能来may not be able to come

Related Phrases

未必phrase
not necessarily
可能phrase
possibly

💡Pro Tip

Usage in Negative Contexts

This phrase is often used to express doubt or uncertainty about an outcome, making it useful in both formal and informal settings.

Gold Rule

Expressing Possibility

Use this phrase to indicate that something may or may not happen, which is common in planning and decision-making discussions.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 不一定 (not necessarily) and 能 (can/be able to).

📝Usage Notes

Used to express uncertainty or possibility in a variety of contexts, often to soften a statement or acknowledge that the outcome is not guaranteed.

Word Breakdown

不一定
not necessarily
phrase
+
can/be able to
verb
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