COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尔 is built
尔 can be remembered by breaking it into ⺈ + 小. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 尔 (ěr) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
thus
ěrTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ěr
尔
thus
Common words
ǒu ěr
偶尔
occasionally; once in a while; sometimes
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 尔
Say “ěr” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尔
Common words and phrases
ǒu ěr
occasionally; once in a while; sometimes
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尔?
尔 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 尔 (ěr) mean?
尔 (ěr) means thus.
What is the radical of 尔?
The radical of 尔 is 小, associated with Not yet classified.