ne1 · nei4 · ni1

(determiner) 1. this; 2. these; (slang) level · 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 ...?")

Frequency Band 1

Meanings

ne1

  1. (determiner) 1. this; 2. these; (slang) level

ne1

  1. particle indicating that a previously asked question is to be applied to the preceding word ("What about ...?", "And ...?")
  2. particle for inquiring about location ("Where is ...?")
  3. particle signaling a pause, to emphasize the preceding words and allow the listener time to take them on board ("ok?", "are you with me?")
  4. (at the end of a declarative sentence) particle indicating continuation of a state or action
  5. particle indicating strong affirmation

nei4

  1. woollen cloth

ni1

  1. this

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