耳
ear; ear-shaped; lateral; merely
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
the organ of hearing; ear
The primary biological organ for hearing.
My ear hurts a little.
He is deaf and has poor eyesight, so he needs someone to take care of him.
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This is something I personally heard and saw.
Please don't shout directly into my ear.
Rabbits have two long ears.
adjective
ear-shaped; shaped like an ear
Used to describe objects that physically resemble an ear.
These are dried wood ear mushrooms.
Silver ear fungus is a delicious ingredient.
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The handle of this pot is ear-shaped.
This plant has ear-shaped leaves.
There are beautiful ear-shaped decorations on both sides of the vase.
adjective
positioned on the side; lateral
Refers to something located on the left or right side of a main structure.
This siheyuan (courtyard house) has two side rooms.
Please enter the back garden through the side door.
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There is a side hall on each side of the main hall.
This bridge has sturdy side walls (abutments).
The car's side mirrors are installed next to the side windows.
particle
merely; that's all; nothing more than
literaryA classical/literary particle used to indicate limitation, similar to modern 罢了. Follows a statement to downplay its importance.
This is just my conjecture, merely an assumption.
His skill is limited to this and nothing more.
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What I have gained is merely by luck.
This matter is easy, nothing to worry about.
His wealth is merely a fleeting cloud.
noun
a surname
A relatively rare Chinese surname.
That professor's surname is Er.
There was a historical figure named Er Huan.
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Do you know Mr. Er?
The surname Er originates from the Ji surname.
This is the genealogy of the Er clan.