爾 (ěr)

you; that, those; final particle

Etymology

Pictograph of a sharp weapon with a sharp head and tail decorations on the end. Similar in origin to 朿. Original meaning unclear.

Shuowen Jiezi

《說文》:“爾,麗爾,猶靡麗也。从冂,从,其孔;尒聲。此與爽同意。”