尔
you; like this; just so
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplespronoun
you (second person singular)
literaryFormal literary/archaic second-person pronoun, used in written Chinese or classical texts.
You and your reputations will all perish.
This is not your fault.
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All of you, listen to me now.
I hope you will not forget your original intention.
You should strive hard for this.
pronoun
like this; so; such
literaryUsed to refer to a certain state or degree in classical and formal written Chinese.
If it is like this, what should I do?
Just so-so, not worth mentioning.
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How strikingly similar they are!
Things are like this, which is disappointing.
It is not within your reach.
pronoun
that; this
literaryUsed to refer to a specific time or place in classical texts.
I still remember the events of that day clearly.
At that time, the whole country was in chaos.
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All the products of this land belong to me.
Recalling the scene of that time, it feels like yesterday.
At that time, I had not yet gotten married.
particle
only; just; merely
literaryUsed at the end of a sentence to indicate a weakening of tone, equivalent to "just so" or "that's all".
There is nothing special, just that one is skilled through practice.
What I have said is just all that there is.
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This is just a small matter, not worth mentioning.
I have only heard of its name, that's all.
It's just like this, no need to care about it.
suffix
adjective suffix
literaryAttached to adjectives to form adverbial or attributive adjectives, common in classical and formal written Chinese.
He replied hastily without thinking.
He is outstanding and stands out from the crowd, drawing attention from others.
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He smiled softly and said nothing.
He responded happily and said.
He was stunned and speechless, not knowing what to do.