耳下腺 Traditional form: 耳下腺 Pinyin (reading): ěrxiàxiàn Definitions: subauricular gland parotid gland (salivary gland in the cheek) Characters: 耳 - ear; to hear, to hear of; handle 下 - below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next 腺 - gland Traditional characters: 耳 - ear; to hear, to hear of; handle 下 - below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next 腺 - gland