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会 vs 能

huì learned skill vs. néng capability: both "can".

会
huì · 會
ㄏㄨㄟˋ
can; to have the skill; to know how to; to be likely to; to be sure to
radical 人 · to assemble, to meet; meeting; association, group
💡 People 人 speaking 云
能
néng
ㄋㄥˊ
can; to be able to
radical ⺼ · can, may; capable, full of energy
💡 A bear's head 厶, body ⺼, and claws 匕
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会 · 能

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