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呢 in Context

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The Character You Just Learned is Also a Common Word!

Usage 1 - "(softens tone of questions)": 

Sentence:

你干什么呢?

English

What are you doing?


*Sentence:

你们说,我应该选择诚实的人还是不诚实的人呢?”

English

So you tell me, should I choose an honest person or dishonest person?

Top-Down Words:   

选择 xuǎnzé - choose
诚实 chéngshí - honest 


*Sentence

爸爸问他:“你的花在哪儿呢?”

English

The father asked, "Where's your flower?"


Usage 2 - "at present, currently":

Sentence

他还没来呢。

English

He isn't here yet.


Sentence :

我正吃饭呢。

English

I'm eating a meal.



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