Word Guide
How to pronounce 女儿 (nǚ ér)
女儿 means "daughter". Use this guide to lock in the tone pattern, articulation target, and the mistake most learners still make.
Short answer
女儿 is pronounced nǚ ér and means "daughter". The key target is vowel, with the tone pattern Tone 3 + Tone 2.
Why learners miss it
Learners often miss 女儿 because the first syllable often becomes nu because the tongue slides too far back.
Self-test
Record 女儿, then check whether your pitch contour and articulation match nǚ ér.
Pinyin
nǚ ér
Tone Pattern
Tone 3 + Tone 2
Pronunciation Focus
vowel
How to say it
Guided fix
How to shape this pronunciation
What to do
Say nǚ slowly first, then keep the target sound steady as you move through the rest of 女儿.
What to avoid
Do not let the whole word flatten into one rushed shape. Keep the target consonant or tone contrast clear.
What to listen for
The key sound should stay distinct instead of collapsing toward the nearest easy English habit.
Quick self-check
Say nǚ ér once slowly and once at normal speed. If the target sound disappears when you speed up, it is not stable yet.
Phonetic Breakdown
n+ü_ø+er
Most common error
Error summary
The first syllable often becomes nu because the tongue slides too far back.
Focus area
Vowel
Difficulty
Moderate
HSK Level
HSK1