儿
suffix indicating smallness, part of speech change
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplessuffix
noun suffix (indicating smallness)
Added to nouns to indicate small size or endearment; pronounced as a retroflex 'r' (儿化音).
Give me a small basin.
He is holding a small stick in his hand.
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There is a small hole in the wall.
She bought a small car.
The small bottle contains water.
suffix
noun suffix (changing part of speech)
Converts verbs or adjectives into nouns; pronounced as 'r'.
This food is very delicious.
There is a lid on the table.
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Roll the paper into a roll.
The light in the room is very soft.
This tip is very sharp.
suffix
noun suffix (abstracting concrete things)
Turns concrete nouns into abstract concepts; pronounced as 'r'.
There is a way to do this matter.
The root of the problem is here.
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This job has no benefits.
He found the key point of the problem.
This plan has a chance of success.
suffix
noun suffix (distinguishing things)
Changes the meaning of the original word to refer to a different thing; some uses are slangy.
He got involved with heroin.
The elders at home are all healthy.
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This medicine is in paste form.
He likes to eat stuffed pancakes.
That place is very lively.
suffix
verb suffix
informalAdded to a small number of verbs to form colloquial expressions; pronounced as 'r'.
Let's play for a while together.
The fire is starting, put it out quickly!
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He is resting for a while.
Let's chat for a while.
She is shopping for a while.