Word information
Simplified耳目一新
Traditional耳目一新
Pinyiněrmù-yìxīn
Part of speechGeneral
HSK 3.07-9
HSK 2.0Not listed
Chinese word dictionary
耳目一新
ěrmù-yìxīn · a pleasant change; a breath of fresh air; refreshing
Character breakdown
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