耳根
ěr gēn
ZH
The root of the ear; the area around the base of the ear where the ear connects to the side of the head
冷风刮得我耳根发凉。
The cold wind made the base of my ear feel chilly.
Etymology
This is a classical Chinese compound word formed from 耳 (meaning ear) and 根 (meaning root/base). It has referred to the base of the ear since ancient Chinese texts.
Memory Aid
Break the word into two parts: 耳 = ear, 根 = root. Combine the meanings to get "the root of the ear".
Collocations
耳根清净耳根子软耳根发热
Synonyms
耳后耳基
Related Words
耳朵耳垂耳骨
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