Definition
字儿 is the erhua (儿化) form of 字 (zì), common in Northern Mandarin, especially the Beijing dialect. The 儿 suffix adds a colloquial, casual tone. It can mean (1) a Chinese character or written word, like '字', and (2) a written note, receipt, or IOU in informal contexts (e.g., 写个字儿, 收个字儿). Use this form in informal speech; in formal writing the standard form without 儿 is preferred.
n.
Chinese characterwritten word(colloquial) receiptnoteIOU
Examples
- 字儿，。Zhège zì ér xiě cuò le, yīnggāi shì yòubiān nà ge.This character is written wrong; it should be the one on the right.
- 字儿，。Nǐ xiě ge zì ér gěi wǒ, wǒ àn zhège qù qǔ dōngxi.Write a receipt for me; I'll pick up the items with this.
- 字儿。Tā kàn le yí biàn jiù bǎ nà ge zì ér jì zhù le.He remembered that character after reading it once.
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