尒 (ěr) - Ancient variant of 尔 (you, your) & also used in classical texts to mean 'this',

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ěr ｜ 5 strokes ｜ radical: 小

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尒 · ěr

Ancient variant of 尔 (you, your);

also used in classical texts to mean 'this', 'that', or as a particle.

Ancient variant of 尔 (you, your)also used in classical texts to mean 'this',

Usage highlights

Classical variant of 尔Archaic form meaning 'you'Used in historical textsAlternative writing in Buddhist works

Synonyms

  • 尔— you, your (modern standard form)
  • 你— you (modern colloquial)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • In classical texts, it means 'you' (尒).
  • Used as a variant form in historical documents (尒).
  • Appears in Buddhist scriptures as an alternative writing (尒).

Collocations

  • Classical variant of 尔(尒)
  • Archaic form meaning 'you'(尒)
  • Used in historical texts(尒)
  • Alternative writing in Buddhist works(尒)

Idioms

  • Used in classical Chinese phrases(尒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 尒 is an ancient variant form of 尔, commonly seen in classical Chinese texts and Buddhist scriptures.
  • It represents an older orthography that was standardized to 尔 in modern usage.

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