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不绝于耳 (bù jué yú ěr) — 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 bù jué yú ěr, 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 bù jué yú ěr, 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 bù jué yú ěr, 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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