二
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Stroke order — 2 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 二
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 二 | èr | two; 2 |
| 二氧化碳 | èr yǎng huà tàn | carbon dioxide CO2 |
| 第二 | dì èr | second; number two |
| 二手 | èr shǒu | indirectly acquired; second-hand (information, equipment etc) |
| 二维码 | èr wéi mǎ | two-dimensional barcode; QR code |
| 独一无二 | dú yī wú èr | unique and unmatched (idiom); unrivalled; nothing compares with it |
| 二手车 | èr shǒu chē | second-hand car |
| 接二连三 | jiē èr lián sān | one after another (idiom); in quick succession |
FAQ
How many strokes does 二 have?
二 has 2 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 二?
The pinyin for 二 is èr. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄦˋ.
What does 二 mean in Chinese?
二 means: two; 2. It appears in common words such as 二、二氧化碳、第二.