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呢

ne/ní · ni

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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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

2 examples

我(wǒ)喜(xǐ)欢(huan)喝(hē)茶(chá)，你(nǐ)呢(ne)？

I like drinking tea, and you?

我(wǒ)的(de)钥(yào)匙(shi)呢(ne)？刚(gāng)才(cái)还(hái)在(zài)这(zhè)儿(r)。

Where are my keys? They were just here a moment ago.

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