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呢

není

particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")

Strokes
8
Level
HSK 1 · TOCFL Novice 1
Frequency
No. 99
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What 呢 means

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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; particle indicating strong affirmation
ní
dense wool fabric (used for coats and jackets)

Pictophonetic: semantic 口 (mouth), phonetic 尼

Made of 口 + 尼

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讷