The Chinese Radical: 尔


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Meaning
thus, therefore    尔

Explanation

Used in these characters:
JLPT HSK 1
you (informal, as opposed to courteous 您)

Left: person , right: thus/therefore (A lying person appears small , that's therefore thus.)
This person is thus you.  
JLPT HSK 2
you (courteous), as opposed to informal
nín
At top: "you" (informal speech) 你 (This person is thus/therefore you [= A lying person appears small , that's thus/therefore ): The person is thus you.] ), below: heart
The informal "you" changes by adding the 'heart' into the formal address: "you".  
JLPT HSK 4
thus, therefore, so, like that
ěr
Top: lying person as a variant of , bottom: small
A lying person appears small, that's therefore thus.  
JLPT HSK 5
appellation, to name, suitable, balanced, to weigh
chèn, chēng, chèng
Left: rice plant , right: thus, therefore (A horizontal person is small => small person.)
"Like a rice plant": For a small person this can be an appellation.  
JLPT HSK 6
to fill, overflowing, brimming, completely

Left: bow , right: thus/therefore (A lying person appears small , that therefore thus.) [lying person as variant of: ]
Take your bow, lie down to become small and (due to hunting success your stomach) will fill.  
JLPT no HSK
imperial (ruler's) seal

Top: thus/therefore (A lying person appears small , that therefore thus), below: Jade
It becomes recumbent and small when this jade is (pressed on it): at the imperial seal.  

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