modal particle, adverb, punctuation, time word, noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, particle · modal particle used at the end of a special question containing an interrogative pronoun (e.g., why, how, what) to mark the inquiry or soften the tone

你为什么要这么做呢？

modal particle, punctuation, particle, pronoun, verb, noun, directional · sentence-final particle indicating that an action or state is currently in progress or continuing

他正睡觉呢。

modal particle, noun, pronoun, punctuation, verb · particle used at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a tone of speculation, supposition, or to soften an assertion.

他也许已经到了呢。

modal particle, verb, noun · particle used for inquiring about the location of someone or something

我的钥匙呢？

modal particle, numeral, noun, particle, punctuation, adverb · particle indicating strong affirmation or emphasis at the end of a sentence

他还早着呢！

modal particle, pronoun, punctuation · particle used to apply a previously asked question to the preceding word

你呢？

modal particle · particle signaling a pause to emphasize preceding words and allow the listener time to process

这种事呢，咱们以后再说。

modal particle, noun · dense wool fabric (used for coats and jackets)

这件大衣的料子是呢的。