耳挖

ěrwā

noun

Measure Word

一把耳挖 bǎ

Meanings

1 earpick
2 ear scoop
3 ear curette

Characters

to dig; scoop out

Examples

HSK 5

古代耳挖常用竹子或牛角制成。

Gǔdài ěrwā cháng yòng zhúzi huò niújiǎo zhìchéng.

Ancient earpicks were often made of bamboo or ox horn.

HSK 6

奶奶喜欢用银耳挖给孙子掏耳朵。

Nǎinai xǐhuan yòng yín ěrwā gěi sūnzi tāo ěrduo.

Grandma likes to use a silver earpick to clean her grandson's ears.

Tips

culture

In China, earpicks are a household item rather than a clinical tool, and many traditional barbershops still offer 掏耳朵 (ear cleaning) as a relaxing service.

Stroke Order

耳 ěr

挖 wā