COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 兒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 儿 (son) suggests the meaning, while 儿 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 兒 (ér) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
son, child
érTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
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兒
son, child
Common words
ér
兒
son, child
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 兒
Say “ér” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 兒
Common words and phrases
ér
son, child
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 兒?
兒 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 兒 (ér) mean?
兒 (ér) means son, child.
What is the radical of 兒?
The radical of 兒 is 儿, associated with Not yet classified.