尔 (ěr) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 尔 (ěr) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尔 (ěr) means "You (literary)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 小.

Q: How do you write 尔 stroke by stroke?

尔 has 5 strokes. The radical is 小. 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 尔 and ⺌?

尔 (ěr) and ⺌ 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 尔?

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

Q: What common words use 尔?

Common words containing 尔 include: 偶尔 (ǒu ěr) — Occasionally; 尔后 (ěr hòu) — Thereafter; henceforth; 卓尔 (zhuó ěr) — outstanding; distinguished.

How to Write 尔

The character 尔 (ěr) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 小 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

尔 is pronounced ěr in Mandarin Chinese. It means You (literary).

As an HSK Level 5 character, 尔 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 尔

偶尔 ǒu ěr

Occasionally

尔后 ěr hòu

Thereafter; henceforth

卓尔 zhuó ěr

outstanding; distinguished

Example Sentences

我偶尔去图书馆。

wǒ ǒu ěr qù tú shū guǎn

I occasionally go to the library.

尔后他离开了。

ěr hòu tā lí kāi le

Thereafter he left.

他的表现很卓尔。

tā de biǎo xiàn hěn zhuó ěr

His performance was distinguished.

Similar Characters

⺌ xiǎo

⺍ xiǎo

小 xiǎo

Practice Writing 尔 (ěr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尔

What does 尔 (ěr) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尔 and ⺌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尔?

What common words use 尔?

How to Write 尔 (ěr)