shùn​fēng'ěr

Shunfeng'er

  • created sense approved 顺风耳/順風耳 · shùn​fēng'ěr · Shunfeng'er — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

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    Shunfeng'er

    A mythical figure in Chinese folklore, often shown as a guardian of the goddess Mazu, who has the power to hear things from any distance.

    顺风 (literal) → 顺风/順風 · shùn​fēng · tailwind 耳 (literal) → 耳 · ěr · ear

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  • created sense approved 顺风耳/順風耳 · shùn​fēng'ěr · well-informed person — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    顺风耳 / 順風耳

    shùn​fēng'ěr

    well-informed person

    A person with an extraordinary ability to hear or gather news; someone who is very well-informed about secrets or rumors.

    顺风 (literal) → 顺风/順風 · shùn​fēng · to go smoothly 耳 (literal) → 耳 · ěr · ear

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  • created sense approved 顺风耳/順風耳 · shùn​fēng'ěr · hearing trumpet — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    顺风耳 / 順風耳

    shùn​fēng'ěr

    hearing trumpet

    (archaic) An early device used to amplify sound or transmit speech, such as a copper ear trumpet or megaphone.

    顺风 (literal) → 顺风/順風 · shùn​fēng · tailwind 耳 (literal) → 耳 · ěr · handle

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