Learn a Chinese Character - 儿 (ér) - Child/Son

1. Character Basics (基本特征)

Radical: 儿 (child radical)

Stroke Count: 2 (2 strokes)

Character Decomposition: 丿 + 乚 (downward stroke + hook)

Stroke Order:

2. Pronunciation (发音)

Pinyin: ér (second tone)

3. Meaning (含义)

儿 primaries means child or son, and is also used as a diminutive suffix in northern Chinese dialects.

4. Common Words (常用词汇)

• 儿子 (ér zi) - son
• 女儿 (nǚ ér) - daughter
• 儿童 (ér tóng) - children

5. Grammar & Usage (语法与用法)

儿 is used as a noun for child/son and as a suffix in northern dialects to indicate affection or smallness.

6. Cultural Background (文化背景)

In Chinese culture, 儿 is often associated with family and filial piety, and is used in many proverbs about children.

7. Example Sentence (例句)

8. Memory Tips (记忆技巧)

Remember 儿 as a simple character with two strokes: a downward stroke and a hook, representing a child's simplicity.