呢 (ne) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
万能修饰词 · Universal Modifiers

ne

question particle / continuation

呢 (ne) means "question particle / continuation" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with

钥匙

yàoshi

key

钱包

qiánbāo

wallet

tiān

sky / day / god

Frequently asked questions

What does 呢 (ne) mean in Chinese?

呢 (ne) means "question particle / continuation" in Chinese. 呢 (ne) means "question particle / continuation" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 呢 in a sentence?

Use 呢 (ne) the way you would use "question particle / continuation" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What is the difference between 呢 (ne) and 都 (dōu)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 呢 means "question particle / continuation"; 都 means "all / both / even". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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