鸸 (ér) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鸸 (ér) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸸 (ér) means "emu". with 11 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸸 stroke by stroke?

鸸 has 11 strokes. The radical is 鸟. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 鸸 and 袅?

鸸 (ér) and 袅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 鸸?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 鸟. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 鸸?

Common words containing 鸸 include: 鸸鹋 (ér miáo) — emu; 鸸鹋蛋 (ér miáo dàn) — emu egg; 鸸鹋油 (ér miáo yóu) — emu oil.

How to Write 鸸

The character 鸸 (ér) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

鸸 is pronounced ér in Mandarin Chinese. It means emu.

Common Words with 鸸

鸸鹋 ér miáo

emu

鸸鹋蛋 ér miáo dàn

emu egg

鸸鹋油 ér miáo yóu

emu oil

Example Sentences

鸸鹋是澳洲的鸟。

ér miáo shì ào zhōu de niǎo

The emu is an Australian bird.

鸸鹋蛋是绿色的。

ér miáo dàn shì lǜ sè de

Emu eggs are green.

鸸鹋油可以护肤。

ér miáo yóu kě yǐ hù fū

Emu oil can be used for skin care.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

Practice Writing 鸸 (ér)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸸

What does 鸸 (ér) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸸 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸸?

What common words use 鸸?

How to Write 鸸 (ér)