二
Meaning:
two; twice
HSK 1
Frequency:
#136
Pinyin:
èr
Strokes:
2
Radical:
二
How to Write 二 - 2 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
1
2
About "二" in Chinese
The Chinese character 二 (èr) means "two; twice". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 2 strokes. Common words containing 二 include: 一二, 不二, 幺二.
📚 Words and Phrases with 二
Common words containing this character
一二
one or two; a few
HSK 2
不二
the only (choice, way etc)
HSK 2
幺二
one-two or ace-deuce (smallest throw at dice)
HSK 2
二七
see 二七區|二七区[Er4 qi1 Qu1]
HSK 2
二世
the Second (of numbered kings)
HSK 2
其二
secondly
HSK 2
初二
2nd year in junior middle school
HSK 2
十二
twelve
HSK 2
唯二
(slang) (adjective) (of one thing) one of the only two; (of two things) the only two
HSK 2
大二
second-year university student
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Two parallel lines; compare 一 (one) and 三 (three)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "二"?
- The pinyin is èr
- How many strokes does "二" have?
- It has 2 strokes
- What does "二" mean?
- two; twice
- What is the radical of "二"?
- The radical is "二"