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The particle 呢 (2): stating a fact
From the lesson “I'll finish work at 6:30 in the evening”
Structure
Statement + 呢。
本课语气助词“呢”位于句子末尾，表示确认的事实。基本结构：……呢。 At the end of a statement, 呢 confirms a fact and adds a light “you know / actually” feeling: 我明天下午两点还上课呢 (I've still got class at 2 tomorrow, you know).
Examples
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我明天下午两点还上课呢。
Wǒ míngtiān xiàwǔ liǎng diǎn hái shàngkè ne.
I still have class at 2 pm tomorrow.
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妹妹会做两个菜呢。
Mèimei huì zuò liǎng gè cài ne.
My younger sister can cook two dishes, you know.
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李文晚上还有事呢。
Lǐ Wén wǎnshang hái yǒu shì ne.
Li Wen still has something on this evening.