尔
尔 (ěr) · you
尔 (ěr) means “you”. It is made of ⺈ + 小 and has 5 strokes.
Break 尔 into its parts
What 尔 is made of
- ⺈ — top shape
- 小 xiǎo — small
- 亅 — hook
- 八 bā — eight
尔 stroke order
Example sentences with 偶尔
我偶尔去看电影。Wǒ ǒu'ěr qù kàn diànyǐng.I go to the movies once in a while.
你偶尔也喝咖啡吗？Nǐ ǒu'ěr yě hē kāfēi ma?Do you drink coffee now and then too?
Words with 尔
Also built with ⺈
Quick facts
| Pinyin | ěr |
|---|---|
| Meaning | you |
| Strokes | 5 |
| Radical | 小 (small, #42) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 尔
What does 尔 mean?
尔 (ěr) means “you”.
How many strokes does 尔 have?
尔 has 5 strokes.
What is the radical of 尔?
The radical of 尔 is 小 (xiǎo, “small”), Kangxi radical number 42.
What parts make up 尔?
尔 is made of ⺈ (top shape) and 小 (small).
Keep learning
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