(èr) - A surname & to place in order

Tone 4

èr | 8 strokes | radical: 亻

· èr

A surname;

to place in order;

secondary;

assistant;

also pronounced nài.

A surnameto place in ordersecondary

Usage highlights

Surname ErEr familyTo place nextAssistant position

Synonyms

  • secondary, next in order
  • assistant, deputy

Antonyms

  • first, primary
  • main, principal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Er (他姓佴).
  • This is an uncommon surname (这是一个罕见的姓氏).
  • The character can mean 'to place next' (佴次 means to arrange in order).

Collocations

  • Surname Er(佴姓)
  • Er family(佴家)
  • To place next(佴次)
  • Assistant position(佴职)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used as a rare surname in Chinese culture.
  • The character originally carried meanings related to ordering and assistance in classical texts.

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