呢

ne
Dictionary entry
(sentence-final particle) used in questions to link back to prior discourse or context ("what about...?", "and...?")

What does 呢 mean?

呢 (ne) has 2 dictionary entries or readings.

1(sentence-final particle) used in questions to link back to prior discourse or context ("what about...?", "and...?")
2(sentence-final particle) indicating that a state or situation still holds
3(discourse particle) used to mark a slight pause or emphasis in speech
4dense wool fabric (used for coats and jackets)

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How to pronounce 呢

呢
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