ji5 sing3耳性
Jyutpingji5 sing3
Yaleyíh sing
Definition
Memory; ability to remember things that one has heard.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to auditory memory or the ability to retain information heard. It is commonly used when discussing someone's capacity to recall instructions, names, or stories told to them rather than visual information. The term carries a slightly informal tone and is rarely used in formal writing.
Examples
His memory is poor, he always forgets to bring his keys.
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Do not confuse this with 記性, which is the general term for memory. Using 耳性 to refer to visual memory or general cognitive recall will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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