COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 呢 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 尼 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 呢 (ne) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
neNeutral toneSay it lightly and briefly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
Common words
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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
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 呢
Say “ne” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 呢
Common words and phrases
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
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“呢”。
Zhège zì shì “ne”.
This character is “呢”.
我正在学习“呢”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ne” zì.
I am learning the character “呢”.
请写一遍“呢”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ne”.
Please write “呢” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 呢?
呢 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 呢 (ne) mean?
呢 (ne) means particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?").
What is the radical of 呢?
The radical of 呢 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.