Definition
耳熟能详 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to be so familiar with something from hearing it often that you can recite it'. The literal breakdown is 'ear familiar can recite in detail'. It emphasizes repeated auditory exposure leading to deep familiarity, often used for songs, stories, or sayings.
phrase
to be very familiar with something (from hearing it often)to know something so well you can recite it
Examples
- 耳熟能详。Zhè shǒu gē dàjiā dōu ěr shú néng xiáng.Everyone is very familiar with this song from hearing it often.
- 耳熟能详。Tā duì zhège gùshi yǐjīng ěr shú néng xiáng le.He is so familiar with this story that he can recite it.
- ，耳熟能详。Zhèxiē súyǔ, bú shì měi ge rén dōu ěr shú néng xiáng.Not everyone is so familiar with these sayings that they can recite them.
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