二 (èr) — how to say "two" in Chinese

Two, 2

Radicals / Keys

Two

#7 · èr · 2 strokes

Examples

今天号,我去北京。

Today is the second, I'm going to Beijing.

今天

Today is the second.

Mnemonic

Mnemonic for 二 (èr) — two, 2

[èr-] Ernie the Elephant draws two perfectly parallel lines 二 in the sand at the beach 🏖️. "These lines represent my two favorite umbrellas," he declares proudly, then settles between them for a sunny nap under the sky.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "two" in Chinese?

"two" in Chinese is 二 (èr).

What does 二 mean in English?

二 (èr) means "Two, 2".

How is 二 pronounced?

It is pronounced èr (written as er). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.

How do you write "two" in Chinese characters?

It is written 二.

What HSK level is 二?

二 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.

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