不绝于耳 (bú) — to linger in one's ears (of sounds, voices, or words that are heard continuously)
Definition
Idiom: sounds (applause, voices, criticism) that keep coming and stay in one's ears — emphasizes continuous, unceasing noise or speech rather than a single echo.
idiom
to linger in one's ears (of sounds, voices, or words that are heard continuously)
Examples
- 不绝于耳，。Zhǎng shēng bú, jiǔ jiǔ bù tíng.The applause lingered in our ears, not stopping for a long time.
- 不绝于耳，。Tā de pī píng zhì jīn bú, ràng wǒ fǎn sī le hěn jiǔ.His criticism still rings in my ears, making me reflect for a long time.
- 不绝于耳，。Jiē shàng jiào mài shēng bú, chōng mǎn le shēng huó qì xī.The hawking sounds on the street were incessant, full of the flavor of life.
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