🇨🇳 How to say

“ear” in Chinese

耳朵ěrduo
Illustration of "ear" in a Chinese cultural setting
A young child gently touches their own ear while listening intently to a soft whisper from their mother, highlighting the ear's role in hearing.

Usage note

耳朵 is a neutral, everyday word for 'ear' used in all contexts, from anatomy to listening; it's easy to remember as it sounds similar to 'ear' in English.

Examples

  • 我的耳朵很大。

    My ears are big.

  • 他用耳朵听音乐。

    He listens to music with his ears.

  • 兔子有长耳朵。

    Rabbits have long ears.

Quick check

What does "耳朵" mean?

  • A. ear
  • B. pork
  • C. black
  • D. ten

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