玩儿

wán ér
HSK 1Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

v
A very common, casual word for 'to play'. Often used with 玩 (e.g., 玩游戏, 玩手机). The pronunciation 'wan2 r5' is typical in northern colloquial speech.
to play; to engage in fun/interesting activities for enjoyment.
做有趣味的活动以获得快乐；消遣。
Synonyms:
游玩戏耍
Antonyms:
工作学习
Sentences:
  1. 孩(hái)子(zi)们(men)正(zhèng)在(zài)公(gōng)园(yuán)里(lǐ)玩(wán)儿(r)。
    The children are playing in the park.
  2. 周(zhōu)末(mò)你(nǐ)喜(xǐ)欢(huān)玩(wán)儿(r)什(shén)么(me)？
    What do you like to do for fun on the weekend?
  3. 别(bié)光(guāng)顾(gù)着(zhe)玩(wán)儿(r)，该(gāi)写(xiě)作(zuò)业(yè)了(le)。
    Don't just keep playing; it's time to do your homework.

Characters Breakdown

HSK 1
wán玩

to play (with); to have fun

HSK 1
ér er儿

son;child;young person