hou2 ji5好耳
Jyutpinghou2 ji5
Yalehóu yíh
Definition
Having sensitive or sharp hearing.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the sensitivity of the ears rather than the ability to understand language or process information. It is often used to express surprise or admiration at someone's ability to detect faint or distant sounds. While it functions as an adjective, it is almost exclusively used in spoken contexts to describe a person's physical trait.
Examples
Your hearing is really sharp, you can hear even such a quiet sound.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 聽得明, which refers to the cognitive ability to understand what is being said. Being 好耳 implies a physical sensitivity to sound, whereas understanding language is a matter of comprehension.
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