刺耳

cì’ěr

ear-piercing

adjectiveHSK 3.0 word list · Band 7

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刺
耳

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这声音真刺耳。

Zhè shēngyīn zhēn cì’ěr.

English

This sound is really harsh.

他的叫声很刺耳。

Tā de jiào shēng hěn cì’ěr.

English

His cry is ear-piercing.

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刺
耳

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