Definitions

1. 1. particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
2. 2. particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
3. 3. particle 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. 5. particle indicating strong affirmation

Related Words

• 呢喃 ní nán – (onom.) twittering of birds
• 呢呢 ní ní – garrulous
• 着呢 zhe ne – comes at the end of the sentence to indicate a strong degree

Example Sentences

Word Lists

• Exam A
• HSK Level 1
• IGCSE Foreign
• Individual Characters - New HSK 1
• Particles
• TOCFL Level 1
• YCT Level 2