Meaning Clues (Semantic)
耳

耳

ěrMeaning ClueMeaning clue Ěr (Ear / Hearing / Sound)
Strokes 6 strokes
Clue Type Meaning Clues (Semantic)
Derivatives 18 chars
HSK Words 9 words
Core Meaning

Ear lobe, listening, hearing, audio senses

Decomposition & Mnemonic

Look for 耳 inside new characters. It often points toward ear or hearing, so you can guess the meaning family before memorizing the full character.

法

3-Step Analysis & Application Strategy

3-step strategic thinking process to master characters containing this component

01

Identify component 耳

Locate component 耳 inside the target character before synthesizing the full glyph.

02

Leverage semantic meaning clue (Ear lobe, listening, hearing, audio senses)

Use 耳 as a semantic anchor hinting at meanings related to ear lobe, listening, hearing, audio senses.

03

Analyze combined elements & verify

Examine the partnering radical or component to verify accurate tone, definition, and stroke order.

构

Key Derivative Characters (18 characters)

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职
zhíMeaning Clue
left part+耳

duty, profession, office

聪
cōngMeaning Clue
left part+耳

acute hearing, keen perception, intelligence

联
liánMeaning Clue
left part+耳

to connect, join, or unite

聊
liáoMeaning Clue
left part+耳

to chat, to depend on

取
qǔMeaning Clue
又

take

聚
jùMeaning Clue
rest of character+耳

to gather, assemble, or congregate

耸
sǒngMeaning Clue
聘
pìnMeaning Clue
聋
lóngMeaning Clue
耳
ěrMeaning Clue
耶
yēMeaning Clue
耽
dānMeaning Clue
耻
chǐMeaning Clue
耿
gěngMeaning Clue
聆
língMeaning Clue
聂
nièMeaning Clue
饵
ěrMeaning Clue
茸
róngMeaning Clue
词

Practical HSK Vocabulary (9)

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Component Learning FAQs

Frequently asked questions about component 耳

What role does component 耳 play in Chinese characters?

耳 (ěr) is a core Hanzi building block serving as a Semantic Meaning Clue, present in key composite characters on Deetigo.

How can I use component 耳 to memorize characters faster?

When encountering a new character with 耳, identify the core semantic family around "Ear lobe, listening, hearing, audio senses", then combine with the phonetic element to lock down character recall.