入耳 (rù ěr) — pleasant to the ear (often used in negative constructions); to accept or heed (advice, criticism)
Definition
入耳 (rù ěr) is an adjective used almost entirely in 不入耳 ('unpleasant to the ear') for harsh or vulgar talk, or as 句句入耳 to mean 'every word heeded'. It is not a neutral way to say 'pleasant-sounding'.
adjective
pleasant to the ear (often used in negative constructions)to accept or heed (advice, criticism)
Examples
- 入耳。Nà xiē cū sú de huà zhēn bú rù ěr.That vulgar talk is really unpleasant to hear.
- 入耳，。Lǎo shī de huà jù jù rù ěr, xué shēng men dōu jì zài xīn lǐ.Every word the teacher said was heeded, and the students all kept it in their hearts.
- ，入耳，。Tā de huà suī rán bù hǎo tīng, dàn shì jù jù rù ěr, zhí dé sī kǎo.His words, though not pleasant to hear, are every word worth heeding and thinking about.
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