HSK 4 · Chinese hanzi
尔 — you (archaic)
- Reading
- ěr
- Meaning
- you (archaic); that; thus; so; only; merely
- HSK level
- HSK 4
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
尔 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 4 level. Its primary reading is ěr and it means you (archaic); that; thus; so; only; merely. 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.
尔 appears in everyday chinese words such as 偶尔 (occasionally, once in a while).
Chinese words containing 尔
Frequently asked questions
What does 尔 mean in Chinese?
尔 means you (archaic); that; thus; so; only; merely in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 4 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 尔 read?
尔 is read ěr. Reading it inside real words — 偶尔 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 尔 — is it HSK 4?
Yes. 尔 is on the official HSK 4 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 尔 in a word?
A common word containing 尔 is 偶尔 (ǒu ěr) — "occasionally, once in a while". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 尔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 尔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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