呢
Details
- Definition: 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, woolen material
- HSK Level: 1
- Frequency Rank: 96
- Alternate Forms: 呢
- Notes: POS: y
Variants
呢
- Pinyin: ne
- English Definitions: 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
- Notes: Classifiers:
Other transcriptions: numeric: ne5, wadegiles: ne, bopomofo: ne, romatzyh: ne
呢
- Pinyin: ní
- English Definitions: woolen material
- Notes: Classifiers:
Other transcriptions: numeric: ni2, wadegiles: ni², bopomofo: ㄋㄧˊ, romatzyh: ni