Pictographic: An earRadical:

meaning for ěr:

  • - ear
  • - handle (archaeology)
  • - and that is all (classical Chinese)ear
  • - Classifiers: 只
  • - handle (on a cup)a slap on the face
  • - Classifiers: 记 a pleasant change
  • - a breath of fresh air
  • - refreshingsweet-sounding
  • - beautiful (of sound)eyes and ears
  • - sb's attention or notice
  • - information
  • - knowledge
  • - spies