COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 二 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two parallel lines; compare 一 (one) and 三 (three)
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How to Write 二 (èr) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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èrTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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èr
二
two
Common words
èr shǒu
二手
indirectly acquired; second-hand (information, equipment etc); assistant
èr wéi mǎ
二维码
2D barcode; matrix code; (esp.) QR code
èr yǎng huà tàn
二氧化碳
carbon dioxide CO2
dú yī wú èr
独一无二
unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it
jiē èr lián sān
接二连三
one after another (idiom); in quick succession
shǔ yī shǔ èr
数一数二
(idiom) reckoned to be best or second best; one of the very best; (idiom) to list one by one
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 二
Say “èr” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 二
Common words and phrases
èr shǒu
indirectly acquired; second-hand (information, equipment etc); assistant
èr wéi mǎ
2D barcode; matrix code; (esp.) QR code
èr yǎng huà tàn
carbon dioxide CO2
dú yī wú èr
unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it
jiē èr lián sān
one after another (idiom); in quick succession
shǔ yī shǔ èr
(idiom) reckoned to be best or second best; one of the very best; (idiom) to list one by one
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“二”。
Zhège zì shì “èr”.
This character is “二”.
我正在学习“二”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “èr” zì.
I am learning the character “二”.
请写一遍“二”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “èr”.
Please write “二” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 二?
二 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 二 (èr) mean?
二 (èr) means two.
What is the radical of 二?
The radical of 二 is 二, associated with Not yet classified.