塞 耳

sāi ěrdictionary entry

to block one's ears (not wishing to hear)

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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

塞耳塞耳 [sai1 er3] /to block one's ears (not wishing to hear)/

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Character information

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塞
sāi
to plug / to stop up / to stuff in / (bound form) a stopper / a cork
sài
(bound form) strategic stronghold
sè
(bound form) to block / to obstruct
耳
ěr
ear / handle (archaeology) / and that is all (Classical Chinese)

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