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How do you say "earlobe" in Chinese?
耳垂
ěr chuí
In Chinese, "earlobe" is 耳垂 (ěr chuí).
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Pronunciation
Try saying "ěr chuí" — third tone, then second tone — where dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Writing and usage
耳垂 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
她耳垂上戴着一个小耳环。
tā ěr chuí shàng dài zhe yí gè xiǎo ěr huán 。
She wore a small earring on her earlobe.
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How to remember 耳垂
Let the scene from "She wore a small earring on her earlobe" be your mental shortcut for "ěr chuí".
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Questions about 耳垂
How do you pronounce 耳垂?
Try saying "ěr chuí" — third tone, then second tone — where dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is rising sharply.
Is 耳垂 formal or casual?
耳垂 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 耳垂 used in Chinese?
耳垂 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 她耳垂上戴着一个小耳环。 (She wore a small earring on her earlobe.).
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