耳朵 ěr duo
“ear; handle (on a cup)”
nounHSK 3 · 2021 list level 5Measure word 只 · 个 · 对
新HSK等级2025 HSK 3.0 syllabus level
耳朵 appears in the November 2025 exam syllabus in the following numbered entry. Levels refer to the listed reading and use, not every meaning.
- Entry 612: 耳朵 ěrduo — Level 3; official annotation 3 (名). PDF page 95
Separate from the HSK 2.0 and 2021 list labels above. Compare the three lists.
用法How to use 耳朵
耳朵 means “ear,” the body part you use for hearing. It is a common noun, often used with 我的/他的 or after a noun, and it commonly appears in patterns like 耳朵疼、耳朵红、耳朵大.
例句Example sentences
- 我的耳朵有点疼，可能感冒了。wǒ de ěr duo yǒu diǎn téng, kě néng gǎn mào le.My ear hurts a little; maybe I have a cold.
- 妹妹的耳朵很小，但是很可爱。mèi mei de ěr duo hěn xiǎo, dàn shì hěn kě ài.My younger sister's ears are small, but very cute.
- 天气很冷，我的耳朵都冻红了。tiān qì hěn lěng, wǒ de ěr duo dōu dòng hóng le.It's very cold, and my ears have turned red from the cold.
常见错误Common mistakes
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✗我的耳很疼。
✓我的耳朵很疼。
In everyday speech, the body part is the full word 耳朵; 耳 is not used alone here.