不绝于耳

不絕於耳
bùjuéyú'ěr
idiom #54,671

Meanings

  1. 1 (of sound) never stops reaching the ear
  2. 2 to ring on endlessly
  3. 3 incessant (sound)

Examples

HSK 6
Biǎoyǎn jiéshù hòu, zhǎngshēng bùjuéyú'ěr.
After the performance ended, the applause went on without stopping.
HSK 7-9
Jiēshàng de biānpào shēng bùjuéyú'ěr.
The sound of firecrackers in the street was endless.

Tips

history
From Liu E's late-Qing 《老残游记》 Chapter 2: at the opera, 叫好的声音不绝于耳 - the calls of approval from the audience never ceased. The phrase fixed itself to this kind of ceaseless audience noise.
usage
Strictly for sounds: applause, cheers, firecrackers, music, complaints, rumors. Subject must be a sound. Follows the subject noun directly as a predicate: 掌声 不绝于耳.

Stroke Order

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