Definition
玩意儿 (wányìr) is a colloquial noun meaning 'thing, stuff' — it can refer to any object, and also specifically to a toy (more informal than 玩具). In a derogatory sense, it means 'trick, gimmick' (e.g., 他那玩意儿骗不了我). It is always used with the erhua suffix.
noun
thingstuff (colloquial, referring to an object)toyplaythingtrickgimmick (colloquial, often derogatory)
Examples
- 玩意儿。Zhège wán yì r shì wǒ zìjǐ zuò de.This thing was made by myself.
- 玩意儿，。Bié pèng nàxiē wán yì r, hěn wēixiǎn.Don't touch those things — they're dangerous.
- 玩意儿。Tā nàxiē wán yì r piàn bù liǎo wǒ.His little tricks won't fool me.
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