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    The Noun 耳朵 (ěrduo): Ear

    Existence & Possession

    Structure

    Subject + 的 + 耳朵

    Explanation

    耳朵 (ěrduo) is a Chinese noun meaning "ear." It refers to the physical organ of hearing and appears in many common expressions and idioms related to listening, attention, and perception.

    Examples

    • 他戴着耳机，耳朵都红了。

      Tā dàizhe ěrjī, ěrduo dōu hóng le.

      He was wearing headphones, and his ears had turned red.

    • 你小声点，隔壁的人耳朵可灵了。

      Nǐ xiǎoshēng diǎn, gébì de rén ěrduo kě líng le.

      Keep your voice down — the person next door has very sharp ears.

    • 兔子的耳朵长长的，特别可爱。

      Tùzi de ěrduo cháng cháng de, tèbié kě'ài.

      Rabbits have long ears; they're especially cute.

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