COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 耳
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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: An ear
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How to Write 耳 (ěr) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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ěrTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ěr
耳
ear
Common words
ěr duo
耳朵
ear; handle (on a cup)
ěr jī
耳机
headphones; earphones; telephone receiver
ěr huán
耳环
earring
cì ěr
刺耳
ear-piercing
ěr guāng
耳光
a slap on the face
yuè ěr
悦耳
sweet-sounding; beautiful (of sound)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
耳
耳
耳
耳
耳
耳
耳
耳
LEARNING TIP
Remember 耳
Say “ěr” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 耳
Common words and phrases
ěr duo
ear; handle (on a cup)
ěr jī
headphones; earphones; telephone receiver
ěr huán
earring
cì ěr
ear-piercing
ěr guāng
a slap on the face
yuè ěr
sweet-sounding; beautiful (of sound)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“耳”。
Zhège zì shì “ěr”.
This character is “耳”.
我正在学习“耳”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ěr” zì.
I am learning the character “耳”.
请写一遍“耳”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ěr”.
Please write “耳” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 耳?
耳 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 耳 (ěr) mean?
耳 (ěr) means ear.
What is the radical of 耳?
The radical of 耳 is 耳, associated with Not yet classified.