墙有耳 — “Secrets can be easily overheard or leaked”
墙有耳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Secrets can be easily overheard or leaked”. It's a warning to be discreet as information can spread unexpectedly. Similar to 'walls have ears'. Literally, “Walls have ears”.
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墙有耳 Pronunciation and Pinyin
墙有耳 Character Breakdown
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这件事我们私下讨论就好，毕竟墙有耳，小心为妙。
Let's discuss this matter privately; after all, walls have ears, so it's best to be careful.
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Synonyms of 墙有耳
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What does 墙有耳 mean?
墙有耳 (qiáng yǒu ěr) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Secrets can be easily overheard or leaked”.
How do you pronounce 墙有耳?
墙有耳 is pronounced qiáng yǒu ěr in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 墙有耳 literally mean?
Literally, 墙有耳 means “Walls have ears”. It is used to mean “Secrets can be easily overheard or leaked”.
What is the Chinese definition of 墙有耳?
比喻秘密易于外泄。同“隔墙有耳”。