Meaning
occasionally; once in a while
Pronunciation
Tone marks: ► ǒu ěr
Tone numbers: ou3 er3
Chinese Characters
Traditional: 偶爾
Simplified: 偶尔
First Character: 偶 (ǒu) – accidental; image; pair; mate
Second Character: 爾 (ěr) – thus; so; like that; you; thou
Examples of Ǒu Ěr
► Tā ǒu ěr huì dào wài mian chī fàn.
她偶爾會到外面吃飯。
她偶尔会到外面吃饭。
once in while she goes out to eat.
► Tā ǒu ěr huì dào yī yuàn dāng yì gōng.
他偶爾會到醫院當義工。
他偶尔会到医院当义工。
He sometimes volunteers at the hospital.