Chinese

ne
Meaning: particle (question/continuation)
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

呢

Example sentences

Where is my book?
您來得正好,我正要找您呢。
您来得正好,我正要找您呢。
You came at just the right time, I was just looking for you.
弟弟剛吃完蛋糕,嘴脣還沾著不少奶油呢!
弟弟刚吃完蛋糕,嘴唇还沾著不少奶油呢!
Younger brother just finished eating cake, and his lips are still covered with quite a bit of cream!
既然是小事,何必生氣呢?
既然是小事,何必生气呢?
Since it is a small matter, why get angry?
大人都搬不動,何況小孩呢。
大人都搬不动,何况小孩呢。
Adults can't even move it, let alone children.
為了一點小事生氣,何苦呢?
为了一点小事生气,何苦呢?
Why bother getting angry over such a small thing?
那會兒我還小呢。
那会儿我还小呢。
I was still young back then.
他半天沒說話,我心裡正納悶兒呢。
他半天没说话,我心里正纳闷儿呢。
He hasn't spoken for a long time, and I'm wondering why.

Usage Notes

A particle used at the end of a sentence to ask a question or indicate an ongoing state.

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