We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「耳聽八方」, explained below.
This time, we’re looking at the idiom 「耳聽八方」. Its meaning and application are provided below.
The ears listen to sounds coming from all directions at the same time. Describes a person who is very alert.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ěr tīng bā fāng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 teng1 baat3 fong1
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
