Definition
朵儿 is a colloquial, affectionate noun for 'flower', formed by adding the diminutive suffix 儿 (-r) to 朵 (a classifier for flowers). It's used in northern Mandarin dialects (especially Beijing) to refer to flowers in a casual, endearing way — like saying 'little flower' or 'blossom'. Unlike the standard word 花 (huā), 朵儿 is less formal and more regional.
n.
(colloquial, northern dialect) flowerblossom
Examples
- 朵儿。Zhè duǒ ér zhēn hǎokàn.This flower is really pretty.
- 朵儿。Tā tóu shàng bié le yì duǒ ér.She pinned a flower in her hair.
- 朵儿。Yuánzi lǐ kāi le hǎoduō duǒ ér.Many flowers have bloomed in the garden.
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