Today’s word of the day is 耳 (ěr) which means ‘ear’. Let’s practice making different words, phrases, and sentences with 耳 (ěr).
耳机 (ěrjī) Earphones
The first word is 耳机 (ěrjī) which is a noun that means earphones. Let’s look at each character of this word, 耳 means ear and 机 means machine. A way of using it in a sentence is 在火车上，我喜欢戴上耳机。(Zài huǒchē shàng, wǒ xǐhuān dài shàng ěrjī.) I like to put on earphones when on the train.
耳语 (ěryǔ) Whisper
Another word we can create with 耳 (ěr) is 耳语 (ěryǔ). This means whisper. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 耳 means ear, and 语 language. A way of using it in a sentence is 请他们低声耳语。(Tāmen dīshēng ěryǔ.) They whispered quietly.
耳塞 (ěrsāi) Earplugs
Finally, we can create the word 耳塞 (ěrsāi) which means earplugs. The 塞 here means plug. A way of using it in a sentence is 我在地铁上用耳塞，可以减轻嘈杂声音。(Wǒ zài dìtiě shàng yòng ěrsāi, kěyǐ jiǎnqīng cáozá shēngyīn.) I use earplugs on the subway to reduce the noise.