HSK 3 · Chinese hanzi
耳 — ear
- Reading
- ěr
- Meaning
- ear
- HSK level
- HSK 3
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
耳 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 3 level. Its primary reading is ěr and it means ear. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
耳 appears in everyday chinese words such as 耳朵 (ear), 耳机 (headphones, earphones) and 耳环 (earring).
Chinese words containing 耳
Frequently asked questions
What does 耳 mean in Chinese?
耳 means ear in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 3 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 耳 read?
耳 is read ěr. Reading it inside real words — 耳朵 and 耳机 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 耳 — is it HSK 3?
Yes. 耳 is on the official HSK 3 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 耳 in a word?
A common word containing 耳 is 耳朵 (ěr duo) — "ear". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 耳 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 耳 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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