呢 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; particle indicating strong affirmation
Stroke order animation
呢 · 8 strokes
How to write 呢 step by step
8 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
Related characters
More HSK 1 characters
From 呢’s common words
Ready to master 呢?
Turn 呢 into a printable worksheet PDF with Tianzige practice grids, pinyin, and stroke-order breakdowns.