耏 [ér]
1. Same as “而”, meaning beard. (English: beard)
2. A term for animals that are hairy or furry.
3. An ancient name of a river located in the northwest of Zibo City, Shandong Province, China.
4. A surname.
Additional Information:
1. In ancient times, the act of shaving off beard (especially cheek hair) as a form of light punishment.
2. An ancient term referring to the light punishment of shaving off facial hair as a disciplinary measure. “Punishments include shaving, clipping, amputation, and cutting off body parts; minor offenses may result in this punishment."