耳根清净 ěr gēn qīng jìng

DEFINITIONS

  1. lit. ears pure and peaceful (idiom)
  2. to stay away from the filth and unrest of the world

CHARACTERS

耳 ěr ear; merely, only; handle
根 gēn root, base(d on); foundation
清 qīng clear, pure, clean; peaceful
净 jìng clean, pure; cleanse