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貳 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
èrtwo (bankers' anti-fraud numeral)x, 12 strokes, radical 貝, Very Hard
èr(er4) T4
  1. 1two (bankers' anti-fraud numeral)
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March 24, 2026
èr(er4)

The character 貳 (èr) represents the numeral 'two' but is specifically used in banking and financial contexts to prevent fraud. It is distinguished from the standard numeral 二 (èr) to avoid confusion and forgery in written documents, such as checks and contracts.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese financial practices, using specific characters like 貳 is part of a broader tradition to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud, highlighting the importance of precision in business dealings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a pair of twins (二) holding a banknote that has '二' written on it, but to keep it safe, they write '貳' instead. The two characters are related, but '貳' has a protective aura, symbolizing security in financial transactions.

Meanings of 貳

èr(er4)
1two (bankers' anti-fraud numeral)
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About 貳

Simplified
12Strokes
Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 貳

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a pair of twins (二) holding a banknote that has '二' written on it, but to keep it safe, they write '貳' instead. The two characters are related, but '貳' has a protective aura, symbolizing security in financial transactions.

Usage Notes

This term is quite formal and typically appears in legal and financial documents. Be careful not to confuse it with the more common 二 (èr) in everyday contexts. Ensure you use the correct character in financial writing to maintain clarity and professionalism.

HSK Study Tips

Although 貳 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it enhances your grasp of specialized financial language. Students should focus on recognizing the context in which this character is used, particularly in formal settings related to finance.

Cultural Note

In Chinese financial practices, using specific characters like 貳 is part of a broader tradition to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud, highlighting the importance of precision in business dealings.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 二 instead of 貳 in formal documents, which can lead to misinterpretation. Always remember that 貳 is the correct form in financial contexts to ensure accuracy.

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Pronunciation of 貳

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Etymology of 貳

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

A banker's 貝 two 二 with accents to prevent forgery

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 貳?

Decomposition of 貳

IDS Structure⿹弋⿱二貝
Full Character
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yi4
enclosing
er4
top
bei4
bottom
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Which of these is a component of 貳?

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Cultural Notes for 貳

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese financial practices, using specific characters like 貳 is part of a broader tradition to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud, highlighting the importance of precision in business dealings.

Word Family of 貳

Words Containing This Character3
èrto betray
贰心disloyalty貳心
贰臣turncoat official貳臣
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Compound Meaning

What does 贰 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 貳

Use 貳 in formal financial documents to prevent fraud, while 二 is used in everyday counting.