Definition
耳朵 (ěr duo) primarily means 'ear', the body part. It also refers to the handle of a cup or pot, because the shape resembles an ear. Common measure words include 只 (for one ear), 个 (for a handle), and 对 (for a pair of ears).
noun
earhandle (of a cup, pot, etc.)
Measure word · 只, 个, 对
Easily confused
- 耳机ěr jīlook-alikeheadphones; earphones
Examples
- 耳朵。Wǒ de yì zhī ěr duo hóng le.One of my ears is red.
- 耳朵。Zhège bēizi de ěr duo shì báisè de.The handle of this cup is white.
- 耳朵。Xiǎo gǒu de ěr duo hěn kě'ài.The puppy's ears are very cute.
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