掩耳

yǎn ěr

Dictionary entry

to refuse to listen

What does 掩耳 mean?

掩耳 (yǎn ěr) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to refuse to listen

Character breakdown

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掩yǎnto cover up; to conceal · to close (a door, book etc)耳ěrear · handle (archaeology)

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How to pronounce 掩耳

掩耳

yǎn ěr

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