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耳光
ěrguāng
Description
耳光是用手打别人脸的动作，通常是因为很生气。
An 耳光 is the action of hitting someone's face with your hand, usually because you are very angry.
我们常说“打耳光”或者“扇耳光”。
We often say '打耳光' or '扇耳光'.
Meanings
耳光ěrguāng
a slap on the face
他很生气，打了那个人一耳光。
He was very angry and slapped that person.
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Notes
- Etymology
耳 (ear) + 光, referring to a slap near the ear/face.
- Nuance
usually paired with a measure verb like 打 or 扇, e.g. 打一耳光.
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