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耳朵軟

简耳朵软 · 繁耳朵軟

Mandarin · pinyin ěr duo ruǎn

credulous

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耳: ěr · ear; merely, only; handle; Kangxi radical 128
朵: duǒ · cluster of flowers; earlobe
軟: Look up this written character
软: ruǎn · soft, flexible, pliable; weak

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3–5–3 · er3 duo5 ruan3

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ji5 do2 jyun5

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adj

easily influenced; susceptible to flattery; credulous

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