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March 24, 2026
妮nī(ni1)
The character 妮 (nī) primarily refers to a maid or servant girl, often conveying a sense of youth and cuteness. It is commonly used in the context of addressing or describing young females, especially in informal or affectionate ways. In some cases, it serves as a phonetic component in female names.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the term 妮 is often used in literature and media to depict young, charming female characters, reflecting societal views on femininity and youth. It's also commonly found in names for girls, emphasizing gentleness and cuteness.
Memory Tip
Imagine a young girl (represented by 妮) wearing a cute maid outfit, symbolizing her role as a servant. The character's left component (女) represents 'woman,' while the right part (尔) sounds like 'ni.' Picture her saying 'ni' as she cheerfully serves tea, helping you remember both the sound and meaning.
Meanings of 妮
nī(ni1)
1maid, servant girl; cute girl
2girl
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妮Simplified
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AI Study Notes for 妮
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a young girl (represented by 妮) wearing a cute maid outfit, symbolizing her role as a servant. The character's left component (女) represents 'woman,' while the right part (尔) sounds like 'ni.' Picture her saying 'ni' as she cheerfully serves tea, helping you remember both the sound and meaning.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 妮 with other similar-sounding characters or forget its informal usage. It's important to use 妮 in appropriate contexts, typically when talking about young women or in a playful tone. Be cautious with the tone; using it incorrectly can lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Though 妮 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other words about women (like 女, meaning 'female'). Focus on its use in names or as an endearing term to enhance your vocabulary. Recognizing its phonetic role will help in understanding more complex names.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the term 妮 is often used in literature and media to depict young, charming female characters, reflecting societal views on femininity and youth. It's also commonly found in names for girls, emphasizing gentleness and cuteness.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mispronounce 妮 as 'ni2' instead of 'nī.' Additionally, they may use it in formal contexts where a more neutral term is expected. For example, using 妮 to address a colleague in a professional setting would be inappropriate.
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Grammar Patterns of 妮
妮 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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我问道：“要不我等会儿吧？”梅拉____耸耸肩说：“随你便。”
"Do you mind if I wait?" I asked. Melanie shrugged: "Please yourself."
qiáo ān nī de fā jì xiàn páng yǒu gè xiǎo xiǎo de shēn sè tāi jì。
Joanne had a small dark birthmark near her hairline.
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45岁的达芙妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
45 45 suì de dá fú· nī · fǎ luò wài mào yán tán dū huán xiàng gè zhì qì wèi tuō de xiǎo。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
7
安妮认为梅维斯是个厚颜无耻的骗子，这显然是经过一番深思熟虑后才得出的看法。
ān nī rèn wéi méi wéi sī shì gè hòu yán wú chǐ de piàn zǐ， ， zhè xiǎn rán shì jīng guò yī fān shēn sī shú lǜ hòu cái dé chū de kàn。
Obviously it was Anne's considered opinion that Mavis was a bold-faced liar.
8
她突然想到康妮是个合适人选。
tā tū rán xiǎng dào kāng nī shì gè hé shì rén xuǎn。
Connie suddenly struck her as a logical candidate.
9
安妮把床铺都整理好，然后把幼儿室收拾停当。
ān nī bǎ chuáng pū dū zhěng lǐ hǎo， ， rán hòu bǎ yòu ér shì shōu shí tíng。
Anne made the beds and tidied up the nursery.
10
安妮50岁，保养得很好。
ān nī50 50， suì ， bǎo yǎng dé。
Annie is a well-preserved 50-year-old.
Cultural Notes for 妮
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the term 妮 is often used in literature and media to depict young, charming female characters, reflecting societal views on femininity and youth. It's also commonly found in names for girls, emphasizing gentleness and cuteness.
Word Family of 妮
Words Containing This Character4
妮nīgirl
安妮Annie (name)
妮子(coll.) lass
杨采妮Charlie Young (1974-), Hong Kong actress and singer楊采妮
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Compound Meaning
What does 妮 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 妮
No, while it can mean 'maid,' it's also used affectionately for young girls or women.
It's best to avoid using 妮 in formal contexts, as it carries a casual and playful connotation.
