- 耳根清净 ěrgēnqīngjìng peace and quietTo have one's ears pure and peaceful; to be in a quiet place free from noisy chatter or nagging; to stay away from the filth and unrest of the world or to be undisturbed by troublesome matters
- 折耳根 zhé'ěrgēn fish mintchameleon plant or fish mint (Houttuynia cordata), especially its edible underground stems
- 耳根子 ěrgēnzi ear(colloquial) the ear
- 耳根子软 ěrgēnziruǎn credulousgullible or easily influenced by others; having a tendency to listen to and believe whatever one is told
- 耳根软 ěrgēnruǎn credulousDescribes someone who lacks their own opinion and is easily influenced or persuaded by what others say