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佴 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
佴èra second, an assistantx, 8 strokes, radical 亻
佴èrassistantunknown, 8 strokes, radical 亻
èr(er4) T4
  1. 1a second, an assistant
  2. 2assistant
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March 24, 2026

佴èr(er4)

The character 佴 (èr) primarily denotes the concept of 'second' or 'assistant'. It can refer to someone who assists or supports another person, often used in contexts where hierarchy or order is established. This character may also imply a secondary position in a sequence or ranking.

Strokes8Radical亻
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of hierarchy is significant, and the role of an assistant or someone in a secondary position is often respected. The character can be seen in various contexts, from business environments to traditional roles in family structures.

Memory Tip

Imagine a helper (assistant) standing to the side, like the number 2 (second) in line. The character 佴 resembles a person (亻) with an added component that suggests being 'next in line'. Visualize this helper waiting patiently to assist, reinforcing the idea of 'second'.

Meanings of 佴

èr(er4)
1a second, an assistant
2assistant
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About 佴

佴Simplified
8Strokes
亻Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 佴

Usage Notes

This character is typically used in more formal contexts and may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so it’s important to practice its pronunciation and context. Common collocations include phrases related to assistance or rankings.

HSK Study Tips

Although 佴 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it can be relevant for HSK 3 learners who are expanding their understanding of characters related to roles and positions. Students should focus on recognizing its structure and pronunciation while connecting it to characters like 第 (dì) for 'ordinal' and 助 (zhù) for 'help'.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 佴 with similar characters like 二 (èr) which means 'two'. For example, saying '二 means assistant' is incorrect; it should be noted that 佴 is the character that conveys 'assistant'.

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Pronunciation of 佴

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Etymology of 佴

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

A second 耳 person 亻; 耳 also provides the pronunciation

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Case file: 佴

  1. 1The giveawayA second 耳 person 亻; 耳 also provides the pronunciation
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 佴?

Decomposition of 佴

IDS Structure⿰亻耳
佴Full Character
=
亻ren2
left
耳er3
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 佴?

How to say a second, an assistant in Chinese

“a second, an assistant” in Chinese is佴èr

The character 佴 (èr) primarily denotes the concept of 'second' or 'assistant'. It can refer to someone who assists or supports another person, often used in contexts where hierarchy or order is established. This character may also imply a secondary position in a sequence or ranking.

When to use 佴

This character is typically used in more formal contexts and may not be frequently encountered in everyday conversation. Learners might confuse it with similar-sounding characters, so it’s important to practice its pronunciation and context. Common collocations include phrases related to assistance or rankings.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 佴 with similar characters like 二 (èr) which means 'two'. For example, saying '二 means assistant' is incorrect; it should be noted that 佴 is the character that conveys 'assistant'.

Write 佴

佴

Practice writing 佴 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 佴

Words Containing This Character1
佴èrassistant
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Compound Meaning

What does 佴 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 佴

The correct pronunciation is 'èr', with a falling tone.

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