二 (èr) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 二 (èr) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 二 (èr) means "Two.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 2 strokes and the radical 二.

Q: How do you write 二 stroke by stroke?

二 has 2 strokes. The radical is 二. 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 二 and 亍?

二 (èr) and 亍 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 二?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 二. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 二?

Common words containing 二 include: 二月 (èr yuè) — February.; 二十 (èr shí) — Twenty.; 第二 (dì èr) — Second.

How to Write 二

The character 二 (èr) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 二 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

二 is pronounced èr in Mandarin Chinese. It means Two..

As an HSK Level 1 character, 二 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 二

二月 èr yuè

February.

二十 èr shí

Twenty.

第二 dì èr

Second

Example Sentences

现在是二月。

xiàn zài shì èr yuè

It is February now.

他今年二十岁。

tā jīn nián èr shí suì

He is twenty years old this year.

他得了第二名。

tā dé le dì èr míng

He won second place.

Similar Characters

亍 chù

于 yú

亏 kuī

Practice Writing 二 (èr)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 二

What does 二 (èr) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 二 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 二 and 亍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 二?

What common words use 二?

How to Write 二 (èr)