呢 (ne) – particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")

Definitions

1. 1particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
2. 2particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
3. 3particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board ("ok?", "are you with me?")
4. 4(at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
5. 5particle indicating strong affirmation

Example sentences

See 呢 used in real sentences with pinyin and English translations.

• 會是誰呢？

  huì shì shuí ne ？

  Who will it be?

• 奚落谁呢？

  xī luò shuí ne ？

  And who are you taunting?

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