COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 洱 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 耳 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 洱 (ěr) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a lake in Yunnan province
ěrTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ěr
洱
a lake in Yunnan province
Common words
ěr
洱
a lake in Yunnan province
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 洱
Say “ěr” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 洱
Common words and phrases
ěr
a lake in Yunnan province
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“洱”。
Zhège zì shì “ěr”.
This character is “洱”.
我正在学习“洱”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ěr” zì.
I am learning the character “洱”.
请写一遍“洱”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ěr”.
Please write “洱” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 洱?
洱 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 洱 (ěr) mean?
洱 (ěr) means a lake in Yunnan province.
What is the radical of 洱?
The radical of 洱 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.