Definition
This four-character idiom means 'to be imperceptibly influenced by what one constantly sees and hears.' It describes how repeated exposure to a certain environment, behavior, or attitude gradually shapes a person's habits, values, or skills without conscious effort. You can use it to talk about upbringing, workplace culture, or any long-term immersion that leaves a mark on someone.
f.e.
to be subtly influenced by prolonged exposure to one's surroundings (often used for positive or neutral influence)
Examples
- ，耳濡目染，。Tā cóng xiǎo zài shūxiāng méndì zhǎng dà, ěr rú mù rǎn, duì wénxué zìrán hěn gǎn xìngqù.He grew up in a scholarly family and, through constant exposure, naturally developed a strong interest in literature.
- ，耳濡目染，。Zài zhèyàng jījí xiàngshàng de tuánduì lǐ gōngzuò, ěr rú mù rǎn, nǐ de gōngzuò tàidù yě huì yuè lái yuè hǎo.Working in such a positive and motivated team, you will gradually adopt a better work attitude through daily exposure.
- ，耳濡目染，。Fùmǔ shì háizi de dì yī rèn lǎoshī, háizi ěr rú mù rǎn, huì mófǎng dàren de yánxíng.Parents are a child's first teachers; children, through constant observation, will imitate adults' words and actions.
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