handle; lug
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesnoun
handle; lug; part for grasping
neutralOften used for the handles or lugs on containers or utensils. The suffix '子' (zi) is a common nominalizing particle. This meaning is less common than the primary meaning of 'ear' (the body part).
Zhè这
ge个
guō锅
de的
ěr耳
zi子
hěn很
tàng烫
，
xiǎo小
xīn心
ná拿
。
The handles of this pot are very hot, be careful when holding it.
Chá茶
hú壶
de的
ěr耳
zi子
duàn断
le了
，
bù不
fāng方
biàn便
tí提
le了
。
The teapot's handle broke, so it's inconvenient to carry.
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Nà那
ge个
gǔ古
lǎo老
de的
dǐng鼎
yǒu有
liǎng两
ge个
ěr耳
zi子
。
That ancient ding (ritual vessel) has two lugs.
Zhè这
ge个
mù木
tǒng桶
de的
ěr耳
zi子
shì是
yòng用
má麻
shéng绳
chuān穿
de的
。
The handles of this wooden bucket are threaded with hemp rope.
Tā他
tí提
zhe着
shuǐ水
hú壶
de的
ěr耳
zi子
dào倒
shuǐ水
。
He poured water while holding the kettle by its handle.