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Mastering Chinese involves learning single characters, creating words, and finally, idioms. This free idiom resource introduces 「耳食之談」, with its explanation below.

The Chinese idiom 「耳食之談」 we’re introducing today is explained in detail below, along with its meaning and usage.

Eating by ear: Eating by ear means believing in rumors without careful examination. Refers to unfounded words that you have heard.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

ěr shí zhī tán

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

yi5 sik6 ji1 taam4

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.