耳聪目明 in English er3 cong1 mu4 ming2 Meaning

Meanings

  • sharp ears and keen eyes (idiomatic expression)
  • keen and alert
  • perceptive

Simplified Characters

耳 聪 目 明

Traditional Characters

耳 聰 目 明

Pinyin

er3 cong1 mu4 ming2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

耳er3ear 聪cong1quick at hearing 目mu4eye 明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)