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eardrum

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

er3mo2 ěrmó

Meaning


Primary

eardrum

Hint

The word 鼓膜 (lit. "drum membrane") also means the same thing and is used interchangeably.

Mnemonic


The 耳膜 eardrum is a 膜 membrane in your 耳 ear that picks up sound vibrations.

Usage


他 的 耳膜 受伤 了。

His eardrum is injured.

我 感觉 耳膜 有 压力。

I feel pressure on my eardrum.

医生 说 我 的 耳膜 完全 正常。

The doctor said my eardrum is completely normal.