How do you pronounce 言犹在耳?

言犹在耳 is pronounced yán yóu zài ěr in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 言犹在耳 literally mean?

Literally, 言犹在耳 means “Words still in the ears”. It is used to mean “the words spoken are still vividly remembered”.

Where does 言犹在耳 come from?

言犹在耳 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 言犹在耳?

犹：还。说的话还在耳边。比喻说的话还清楚地记得。

言犹在耳 — “The words spoken are still vividly remembered”

言犹在耳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the words spoken are still vividly remembered”. As if they were just heard, indicating a lasting impression or a clear recollection of a past statement. Literally, “Words still in the ears”.

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言犹在耳 Pronunciation and Pinyin

言yán
犹yóu
在zài
耳ěr

言犹在耳 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
言	yán	7	speak, say, words
犹	yóu	7	still, yet, or like
在	zài	6	to be at or in
耳	ěr	6	ear, hearing, handle, only

Example Sentence with 言犹在耳

奶奶临终前的叮嘱，至今言犹在耳，时刻提醒着我要做一个善良正直的人。

Grandma's last words of advice are still ringing in my ears, constantly reminding me to be a kind and upright person.

Origin and Story of 言犹在耳

During the Spring and Autumn period, after the death of Duke Xiang of Jin, his son Prince Yigao was still very young. Zhao Dun, who was in charge of state affairs, wished to enthrone Duke Xiang's younger brother, Yong, instead. He dispatched envoys to the State of Qin to escort Yong back.

When Miu Ying, Prince Yigao's mother, learned of this plan, she brought her son to the court and wept bitterly day and night. She passionately argued that Duke Xiang's dying words, entrusting his young heir to them, were still ringing in their ears. How could they possibly go back on their word and change the succession so quickly?

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Synonyms of 言犹在耳

Antonyms of 言犹在耳

zhì置zhī之nǎo脑hòu后put out of mind

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Questions about 言犹在耳

What does 言犹在耳 mean?: 言犹在耳 (yán yóu zài ěr) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the words spoken are still vividly remembered”.
How do you pronounce 言犹在耳?: 言犹在耳 is pronounced yán yóu zài ěr in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 言犹在耳 literally mean?: Literally, 言犹在耳 means “Words still in the ears”. It is used to mean “the words spoken are still vividly remembered”.
Where does 言犹在耳 come from?: 言犹在耳 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to ancient China. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 言犹在耳?: 犹：还。说的话还在耳边。比喻说的话还清楚地记得。

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