耳
The 耳 radical
Ear
Memory hook
The shape of an ear
The 耳 radical (read ěr) means ear. The HSK 3.0 data contains 12 characters and 71 words built on it — learning them together is far faster than one character at a time.
Practise the 耳 radical
Study this radical's 71 words with flashcards or a quiz.
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Characters with the 耳 radical
12 charactersHSK 3· 2 characters
HSK 3职
post, occupation
联
to unite, join together
HSK 4· 3 characters
HSK 4耳
ear
聊
to chat, to make small talk
聚
to gather, to assemble
HSK 5· 1 characters
HSK 5聪
intelligent, bright
HSK 6· 1 characters
HSK 6聘
to invite
HSK 7-9· 5 characters
HSK 7-9耸
to stand erect, to stand upright
耻
disgrace; shame
耽
to be absorbed in; to be infatuated; to indulge
耿
bright, radiant
聋
deaf
Vocabulary with the 耳 radical
71 wordsWords containing at least one character with the 耳 radical, ordered by HSK level.
The free plan shows 9 words per HSK level (36/71 words of this radical).
the Internet
occupation; profession
staff member; worker; employee
to unite; to join forces; union
the United Nations
to contact; to get in touch; connection
boring, dull
earphones, headphones (a device worn on the ears to listen to music, watch films, etc.)
to gather, to assemble
to meet up, to get together
ear
position, job
post, position
function, duty
associate, connect (in thought)
contact, get in touch
intelligent
resignation
connection, association
to recruit, to hire
to seek a job, to apply for work
to chat, to make small talk
to chat, to make small talk
duty, responsibility
to join hands, to join forces
alliance, league
league, league tournament
Not to be ashamed of asking those below oneself
full-time, dedicated
to whisper, to talk in low voices (to each other)
to take up a post; to hold an office
to dismiss, to remove from office
public office, a position in the state apparatus
part-time work, a part-time job
to condense, to coalesce
grating to the ear, harsh-sounding
Why learn vocabulary by the 耳 radical?
The 耳 radical hints at the meaning ear. When you meet an unfamiliar character carrying it, you already know part of its meaning before reaching for a dictionary — which is why learners who know their radicals move faster.
How to study: read the memory hook, skim the 12 characters to spot the pattern, then drill the 71 words with flashcards. Spaced repetition brings each word back exactly when you need it.