n. (Hira=みみ) ear, part of the body used for hearing

n. (Trad=耳, Pinyin=er3) ear, auricle

adj. (Trad=耳, Pinyin=er3) flanking, side

n. (Simp=耳, Pinyin=er3) ear, auricle

adj. (Simp=耳, Pinyin=er3) flanking, side

yan3 er3 dao4 ling2
Plugging one's ears to steal a bell.
To deceive oneself. The cat shuts its eyes when stealing cream. Alternative form: 掩耳偷铃 (yan3 er3 tou1 ling2).

er3 cong1 mu4 ming2
Sharp hearing and clear vision.
To have a clear understanding (of a situation).

er3 bin4 si1 mo2
Ear to ear and temple to temple.
Said of children (usually a boy and a girl) that have (or had) a close childhood friendship.

yan2 you2 zai4 er3
Words still ringing in one's ear.
Referring to something that is fresh in one's memory.

Pinyin: er3
Wade-Giles: erh3
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