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Traditional form:

Pinyin (reading):

ne

Definitions:

  • 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

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