呢
ne
Question particle
呢 (ne) — emphasizing a statement
Statement + 呢 (ne)
HSK 13.0
Pattern diagram
Statement呢
Rule structure
At the end of a statement, 呢 (ne) can highlight a fact and draw the listener’s attention to it. For example, the speaker may emphasize an ability, an evaluation, or an attitude toward the situation. In this use, 呢 (ne) does not turn the sentence into a question and does not by itself mark an ongoing action; the nuance depends on context and intonation.
Rule structure
At the end of a statement, 呢 (ne) can highlight a fact and draw the listener’s attention to it. For example, the speaker may emphasize an ability, an evaluation, or an attitude toward the situation. In this use, 呢 (ne) does not turn the sentence into a question and does not by itself mark an ongoing action; the nuance depends on context and intonation.
Examples
我会说汉语呢。
Wǒ huì shuō Hànyǔ ne.
I can speak Chinese, you know.
她会做饭呢。
Tā huì zuò fàn ne.
She can cook, you know.
Examples
我会说汉语呢。
Wǒ huì shuō Hànyǔ ne.
I can speak Chinese, you know.
她会做饭呢。
Tā huì zuò fàn ne.
She can cook, you know.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say “emphasizing a statement” in Chinese with 呢?
Use the structure: Statement + 呢 (ne). For example: 我会说汉语呢。 — “I can speak Chinese, you know”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我会说汉语呢。 — “I can speak Chinese, you know”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 3.0 Level 1.
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