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

Q: What does 迩 (ěr) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 迩 (ěr) means "Near; close". with 8 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迩 stroke by stroke?

迩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迩 and 巡?

迩 (ěr) and 巡 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 迩?

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

Q: What common words use 迩?

Common words containing 迩 include: 遐迩 (xiá ěr) — Far and near; 迩来 (ěr lái) — Recently; lately; 在迩 (zài ěr) — Nearby; close by (literary).

How to Write 迩

The character 迩 (ěr) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

迩 is pronounced ěr in Mandarin Chinese. It means Near; close.

Common Words with 迩

遐迩 xiá ěr

Far and near

迩来 ěr lái

Recently; lately

在迩 zài ěr

Nearby; close by (literary)

Example Sentences

此事名闻遐迩。

cǐ shì míng wén xiá ěr

This matter is well-known far and wide.

迩来身体可好？

ěr lái shēn tǐ kě hǎo

How has your health been lately?

岁暮在迩。

suì mù zài ěr

The end of the year is approaching.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

达 dá

迁 qiān

Practice Writing 迩 (ěr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迩

What does 迩 (ěr) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迩 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迩?

What common words use 迩?

How to Write 迩 (ěr)