掩
耳
y
á
n
y
ǎ
n
ě
r
ě
r
Definitions
1. to refuse to listen
Components
掩
yǎn
–
to cover up
耳
ěr
–
ear
Related Words
掩耳盗铃
yǎn ěr dào líng
–
lit. to cover one's ears whilst stealing a bell
迅雷不及掩耳
xùn léi bù jí yǎn ěr
–
(a swift clap of thunder leaves no time for one to cover the ears)
迅雷不及掩耳之势
xùn léi bù jí yǎn ěr zhī shì
–
lightening fast