- 一字儿 yīzìr in a linespread out in a row; in a straight line
- 写字儿 xiězìr to sign a contract(colloquial) to sign or make a contract; to enter into a formal agreement
- 咬字儿 yǎozìr to enunciateto pronounce or enunciate characters clearly; also refers to the formal vocalization or traditional opera pronunciation style used to distinguish specific tonal and consonant categories
- 借字儿 jièzìr IOUA receipt for a loan; a borrowing receipt
- 手字儿 shǒuzìr handwritingsomeone's personal handwriting; a signed note written by hand
- 立字儿 lìzìr to sign an agreementTo put something in writing by signing an agreement, contract, or receipt as proof
- 脏字儿 zāngzìr swear wordobscene or vulgar language; bad word; obscenity
- 走背字儿 zǒubèizìr to have bad luck(colloquial) to have a run of bad luck; to be down on one's luck