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呢
ne, ní
Description
"呢"是一个很常用的语气词，放在句子后面，常用来问问题或者让语气更柔和。
"呢" is a very common modal particle placed at the end of a sentence, often used to ask questions or soften the tone.
读作"ní"的时候，它是一种厚厚的毛料。
When pronounced "ní", it refers to a thick woolen fabric.
Meanings
呢ne
particle for questions echoing a topic
我很好，你呢？
I'm fine, and you?
呢ne
particle softening a statement or question
他还在睡觉呢。
He is still sleeping.
呢ní
thick woolen cloth
这件大衣是呢做的。
This coat is made of wool.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
as a particle 呢 marks ongoing action or asks "and what about...?"
- Etymology
the reading ní meaning wool cloth is unrelated to the grammatical particle.
In videos
“我们怎么来描述这个酒店的房间呢”
“反正这一次呢也是我一个人的solo trip”
“你呢，先把胡子刮干净，剪一个帅气的发型。”
“哎，相机脸，你为什么不拍这样的照片呢？”
“就是希望呢 你以后可以在这上面...”
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