呢 (ne)
HSK 1
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?")
Character Breakdown
呢
Radical: 口 · 8 strokes · Freq #383
interrogative or emphatic final; (Cant.) this
Example Sentences
外婆说：“晚上呢？”
Calling Grandma (HSK 1) · Read story →
外婆说：“帽子呢？”
Calling Grandma (HSK 1) · Read story →
外婆说：“电水壶呢？”
Calling Grandma (HSK 1) · Read story →
外婆说：“小美呢？”
Calling Grandma (HSK 1) · Read story →
林雨晴想打电话，可是又不想打。她不知道赵思远有没有时间。她看了看手机，又想：“我打不打呢？”
The Long Phone Call (HSK 1) · Read story →