How do you pronounce 呢 in Pinyin?

The character 呢 is pronounced "ne / ní" in Mandarin Chinese, using standard Pinyin notation with tone marks.

Which Chinese proficiency level includes 呢?

呢 is categorized under Level 1 of the standard Chinese language curriculum, making it a mandatory word for Mandarin learners.

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呢

Q: What does 呢 mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 呢 (ne / ní) translates to "(ne) 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 | (ní) woolen material". It is an essential vocabulary item tested in the official Chinese Proficiency Test (Level 1).

ne / ní

HSK 1

English Meaning

(ne) 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 | (ní) woolen material

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