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Yaleyíh mìhng
Definition
Tinnitus; to experience a ringing or buzzing noise in one's ears that is not caused by an external sound.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical sensation of ringing or buzzing rather than hearing voices or complex sounds. It is often used as a verb in Cantonese, where you can say someone is耳鳴ing, or as a noun describing the state of having ringing ears.
Examples
My ears were ringing really badly after the flight.
Have you been experiencing tinnitus often lately?
Related words
Common phrases
ringing in the ears is very severe
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 幻聽, which refers to auditory hallucinations where a person hears voices or specific sounds that are not present. 耳鳴 is strictly limited to physiological buzzing, ringing, or static-like sounds caused by internal ear issues or external pressure changes.
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Grammar guides
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