呢 meaning and pronunciation

Simplified/traditional character

呢 English definition

ne

(question particle for subjects already mentioned)
  • 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

HSK levels


Sentences examples with 呢

  • 我吃米饭,你呢?
    Wǒ chī mǐfàn, nǐ ne?
  • 他在打电话呢。
    Tā zài dǎ diànhuà ne.
  • 你看,那本书在桌子上呢。
    Nǐ kàn, nà běn shū zài zhuōzi shàng ne.
  • 我在看书呢。
    Wǒ zài kànshū ne.
  • 我在睡觉呢。
    Wǒ zài shuìjiào ne.

Words containing 呢, by HSK level