呢(ne): particle indicating that a previously asked question is t…
HSK 18 strokes
Readingsnení
particle indicating that a previously asked question is t…
Stroke order animation
Character information
- Pinyin
- ne / ní
- Meaning
- 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
- Strokes
- 8
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Traditional
- Same
Origin & structure
Where 呢 comes from and how its parts fit together.
How to write 呢 step by step
8 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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Words with 呢
Common words using 呢 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.
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