呢【ne】
HSK 1
- particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
- particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
- particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board ("ok?", "are you with me?")
- (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
- particle indicating strong affirmation
Generated definitions (experimental)
- particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
- particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
- particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board ("ok?", "are you with me?")
- (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
- particle indicating strong affirmation
This usage is employed to relate the current topic or inquiry to what has already been mentioned, often used in conversational contexts to prompt further discussion or clarification.
This usage serves to ask about the whereabouts of something, commonly used when seeking information regarding a specific place or object.
Where is the restaurant in this area?
This usage creates a brief pause, giving the listener a moment to process the information that was just conveyed, often used to check for understanding.
This question is quite complicated, are you following me?
This usage functions to denote that a situation or action is ongoing, highlighting a sense of continuity or persistence.
He is currently studying Chinese.
They have already arrived at school.
This usage expresses a strong confirmation or agreement with a previous statement, often used to emphasize one's support or endorsement.
Generated collocations (experimental)
ne呢?What about ...?zhè r5这儿ne呢?Where is this?nǐ你ne呢?And you?jīn tiān今天de的tiān qì天气zěn me yàng怎么样ne呢?How's the weather today?nǐ你míng tiān明天lái来má吗ne呢?Are you coming tomorrow?tā他shuì说dé得duì对ne呢。He is right, isn't he?tā她de的yì jiàn意见ne呢?What about her opinion?zhè yàng这样zuò做kě yǐ可以má吗ne呢?Is it okay to do it this way?xué xí学习ne呢?What about studying?wǒ men我们xiàn zài现在zuò做shén me什么ne呢?What should we do now?zhè这jiàn件shì qing事情nǐ你zěn me怎么kān看ne呢?What do you think about this matter?tā他Huán还zài在má吗ne呢?Is he still there?