掩耳
yán
yǎn
ěr
ěr

Definitions

  1. 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