How to Write 呢
The character 呢 (ne) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
呢 is pronounced ne in Mandarin Chinese. It means particle for questions or indicating state.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: ne, ní.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 呢 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 呢
Example Sentences
别担心，你的书包就在桌子上放着在呢。
bié dān xīn ， nǐ de shū bāo jiù zài zhuō zi shàng fàng zhe zài ne 。
Don't worry, your schoolbag is right there on the table.
你刚才说的那个书店到底在街道的哪儿呢？
nǐ gāng cái shuō de nà ge shū diàn dào dǐ zài jiē dào de nǎ ér ne ？
Where exactly on the street is the bookstore you just mentioned?
燕子在房梁上轻声呢喃，仿佛在诉说春天。
yàn zi zài fáng liáng shàng qīng shēng ní nán fǎng fú zài sù shuō chūn tiān
Swallows chirp softly on the house beams, as if talking about spring.
这种呢绒面料手感柔软，保暖效果很好。
zhè zhǒng ní róng miàn liào shǒu gǎn róu ruǎn bǎo nuǎn xiào guǒ hěn hǎo
This woolen fabric feels soft and provides great warmth.
Practice Writing 呢 (ne)
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