ne ˙ㄋㄜ ne1 HSK 1 準備級 1 · Novice 1

  • (sentence-final particle) used in questions to link back to prior discourse or context ("what about...?", "and...?")
  • (sentence-final particle) indicating that a state or situation still holds
  • (discourse particle) used to mark a slight pause or emphasis in speech

ㄋㄧˊ ne1

  • dense wool fabric (used for coats and jackets)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 呢 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 你呢? How about you?
  • 您呢? How about you?
  • 人呢? Where did he go?
  • 你爸呢? How about your father?
  • 现在呢? And now?

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