COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 儿 is built
Traditional etymology note: Simplified form of 兒, a picture of a child; compare 人
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How to Write 儿 (ér) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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érTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ér
儿
child
Common words
ér zi
儿子
son
nà ér
那儿
there
nǎ ér
哪儿
where?; wherever; anywhere; somewhere; (used in rhetorical questions) how can ...?; how could ...?
nǚ ér
女儿
daughter
zhè ér
这儿
here
ér tóng
儿童
child
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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儿
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 儿
Say “ér” 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 儿
Common words and phrases
ér zi
son
nà ér
there
nǎ ér
where?; wherever; anywhere; somewhere; (used in rhetorical questions) how can ...?; how could ...?
nǚ ér
daughter
zhè ér
here
ér tóng
child
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 儿?
儿 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 儿 (ér) mean?
儿 (ér) means child.
What is the radical of 儿?
The radical of 儿 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.