墙有缝，壁有耳 — “Walls have ears”
墙有缝，壁有耳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Walls have ears”. Be careful what you say, as secrets can easily be overheard and leaked. Literally, “Walls have cracks, and walls have ears”.
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墙有缝，壁有耳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
墙有缝，壁有耳 Character Breakdown
Example Sentence with 墙有缝，壁有耳
这件事很重要，大家商量时务必小心，要知道墙有缝，壁有耳，别让不相干的人听了去。
This matter is very important, so everyone must be cautious when discussing it. Remember, walls have ears, don't let outsiders overhear.
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Synonyms of 墙有缝，壁有耳
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Open the tool →Questions about 墙有缝，壁有耳
What does 墙有缝，壁有耳 mean?
墙有缝，壁有耳 (qiáng yǒu fèng ， bì yǒu ěr) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Walls have ears”.
How do you pronounce 墙有缝，壁有耳?
墙有缝，壁有耳 is pronounced qiáng yǒu fèng ， bì yǒu ěr in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 墙有缝，壁有耳 literally mean?
Literally, 墙有缝，壁有耳 means “Walls have cracks, and walls have ears”. It is used to mean “Walls have ears”.
What is the Chinese definition of 墙有缝，壁有耳?
墙外有人偷听。指墙外有人偷听，秘密容易泄漏