耳听八方 (ěr tīng bā) — extremely vigilant; sharp-eared; can hear everything around
Definition
Chengyu meaning 'ears that catch sounds from all eight directions' — stay alert to everything around you. Often paired with 眼观六路 (eyes watching six roads) to describe keen situational awareness.
idiom
extremely vigilantsharp-earedcan hear everything around
Examples
- 耳听八方，。Tā kāi chē shí ěr tīng bā, fēi cháng ān quán.He is extremely vigilant while driving, very safe.
- 耳听八方，。Zuò bǎo ān bì xū ěr tīng bā, yǎn guān liù lù.A security guard must be sharp-eared and sharp-eyed.
- 耳听八方，。Zhè wèi lǎo jǐng chá ěr tīng bā, rèn hé dòng jìng dōu táo bú guò tā de ěr duo.This veteran policeman is extremely vigilant; no sound escapes his ears.
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