语气助词「呢」 yǔqì zhùcí "ne"
语气助词「呢」(yǔqì zhùcí "ne")means “…呢?: bounce a question back ('and you?/where is …?')”. 呢 at the end of a noun/phrase asks 'what about …. Formation: 名词/短语 + 呢?(那…呢?)
…呢?: bounce a question back ('and you?/where is …?')
HSK1Formation
名词/短语 + 呢?(那…呢?)
Explanation
呢 at the end of a noun/phrase asks 'what about …?' — a short follow-up question relying on context (我很好,你呢? 'I'm fine, and you?'). It also asks 'where is …?' (我的手机呢?). Neutral tone 'ne'.
Examples
Note
Needs context — it's a follow-up, not a standalone question.
FAQ
语气助词「呢」 — what does it mean and how is it used?
…呢?: bounce a question back ('and you?/where is …?'). 呢 at the end of a noun/phrase asks 'what about …?' — a short follow-up question relying on context (我很好,你呢? 'I'm fine, and you?'). It also asks 'where is …?' (我的手机呢?). Neutral tone 'ne'.
语气助词「呢」 — how do you form it?
名词/短语 + 呢?(那…呢?)
语气助词「呢」 — any usage notes?
Needs context — it's a follow-up, not a standalone question.