呢 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

呢 ní 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.

Example sentences

  • 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 呢 ( ne ne1 )?

    How about you?

  • 您 ( nín nei5 ) 呢 ( ne ne1 )?

    How about you?

  • 人 ( rén jan4 ) 呢 ( ne ne1 )?

    Where did he go?

  • 你 ( nǐ nei5 ) 爸 ( bà baa1 ) 呢 ( ne ne1 )?

    How about your father?

  • 现在 現在 ( xiàn zài jin6 zoi6 ) 呢 ( ne ne1 )?

    And now?

Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY). Readings are generated automatically.