see with the ear and hear with the eye -- very intelligent(ěr shì mù tīng)

see with the ear and hear with the eye -- very intelligent

Listening and hearing, Chinese idiom, Pinyin is ě RSH ì m ù t ī ng, which means that three generations of Taoists absurdly believe that audio-visual is dominated by the spirit, can not be limited by organs. It comes from Liezi Zhongni by Zheng lieyukou in the Warring States period.

Idiom usage

It's unbelievable that the mind can be ruled by its organs.

Analysis of Idioms

Antonym: do one's duty

The origin of Idioms

In the book Liezi Zhongni written by Zheng lieyukou in the Warring States period, it is said that "if there is kangcangzi, the disciple of laodan, he can learn the way of laodan and listen to it with his ears."

Idiom explanation

Look with your ears and listen with your eyes. Three generations of Taoists absurdly believe that audio-visual is dominated by spirit and can not be restricted by organs.

Idiom story

In the spring and Autumn period, Kang Cangzi worshipped Lao Tzu, the founder of Taoism, and was able to practice Taoism. His audio-visual ability was dominated by spirit and was not limited by sense organs. It is said that he can see and hear. The monarch of the state of Lu asked him to perform in the palace. Kang Cangzi replied that he could not listen and listen, and no one could change the function of ears and eyes.

Chinese PinYin : ěr shì mù tīng