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

Q: What does 珥 (ěr) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 珥 (ěr) means "Ear ornaments". with 10 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 珥 stroke by stroke?

珥 has 10 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 珥 and 玟?

珥 (ěr) and 玟 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 珥?

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

Q: What common words use 珥?

Common words containing 珥 include: 珠珥 (zhū ěr) — Pearl earrings; 珥饰 (ěr shì) — Ear ornaments; 珥坠 (ěr zhuì) — Earring pendants.

How to Write 珥

The character 珥 (ěr) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 王 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

珥 is pronounced ěr in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ear ornaments.

Common Words with 珥

珠珥 zhū ěr

Pearl earrings

珥饰 ěr shì

Ear ornaments

珥坠 ěr zhuì

Earring pendants

Example Sentences

珠珥很贵。

zhū ěr hěn guì

The pearl earrings are very expensive.

她的珥饰很美。

tā de ěr shì hěn měi

Her earrings are very beautiful.

这对珥坠很轻。

zhè duì ěr zhuì hěn qīng

This pair of earrings is very light.

Similar Characters

玟 wén

玡 yá

玢 bīn

Practice Writing 珥 (ěr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 珥

What does 珥 (ěr) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 珥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 珥 and 玟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 珥?

What common words use 珥?

How to Write 珥 (ěr)