呢
呢 in English
- 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
- dense wool fabric (used for coats and jackets)
Stroke order
Show the animation Stroke data from Make Me a Hanzi, derived from the Arphic PL fonts under the Arphic Public License.
Examples
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“你说得不对” “那怎么说呢？”
"What you said is wrong." "Then what should I say?"
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“我已经在排队呢，”我告诉他。
"But I'm already queuing," I tell him.
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“我该做什么呢？”我自言自语道。
"What shall I do?" I said to myself.
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A和B的区别是什么呢？
What is the difference between A and B?
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一年四季，我最喜欢夏天，你呢？
There are four seasons in a year, and the one I like most is summer. How about you?
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不知道别的星球上有没有生物呢？
I wonder if life exists on other planets.
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不知道她为什么这么担心呢。
I wonder why she is so worried.
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为什么不订些批萨呢？
Why don't we order pizza?