Our free resources help you explore Chinese idioms and proverbs. These phrases are full of meaning and widely applicable. Today, we introduce 「耳視目食」—details below.
Today’s spotlight is on the Chinese idiom 「耳視目食」. You’ll find its explanation and usage below.
See with your ears, eat with your eyes. A metaphor for confusion.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
ěr shì mù shí
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
yi5 si6 muk6 sik6
Chinese idioms are incredibly numerous, each carrying a special meaning and usage. This variety is a great reason to study them, and we hope these tools make that easier for you.
