Definition
不绝于耳 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'to linger in one's ears' or 'to be heard continuously'. It describes sounds, voices, or words that keep ringing in your ears without stopping — often used for applause, criticism, praise, or noise that you can't escape. The phrase comes from classical Chinese and is common in formal or literary contexts.
f.e.
to linger in one's ears (of sounds, voices, or words that are heard continuously)
Examples
- 不绝于耳，。Zhǎngshēng bú, jiǔjiǔ bù tíng.The applause lingered in our ears, not stopping for a long time.
- 不绝于耳，。Tā de pīpíng zhìjīn bú, ràng wǒ fǎnsī le hěn jiǔ.His criticism still rings in my ears, making me reflect for a long time.
- 不绝于耳，。Jiē shàng jiàomài shēng bú, chōngmǎn le shēnghuó qìxī.The hawking sounds on the street were incessant, full of the flavor of life.
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