ér ㄦˊ ji4

  • child
  • son

r ji4

  • non-syllabic diminutive suffix
  • retroflex final

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 儿 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 没事儿。 No prob.
  • 哪兒痛? Where does it hurt?
  • 哪兒疼? Where does it hurt?
  • 一会儿见! See you soon!
  • 你在哪儿? Where are you?

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