HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
儿 — son
- Reading
- ér
- Meaning
- son; child
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
儿 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is ér and it means son; child. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
儿 appears in everyday chinese words such as 儿子 (son), 哪儿 (where) and 女儿 (daughter).
Chinese words containing 儿
Frequently asked questions
What does 儿 mean in Chinese?
儿 means son; child in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 儿 read?
儿 is read ér. Reading it inside real words — 儿子 and 哪儿 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 儿 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 儿 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 儿 in a word?
A common word containing 儿 is 儿子 (érzi) — "son". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 儿 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 儿 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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