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er, ér, ní
| Definition | son, child, oneself; final part |
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| Simplification Method | Simplified form is 儿. Created as unique simplification #60 (兒 » 儿) via omission of part of the traditional character. |
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See also
- YellowBridge Dictionary User's Guide: Character Etymology Results Tab
- Chinese Extension Fonts. Read this if some Chinese characters appear as little squares instead.