倾听
Traditional: 傾聽
qīng tīng HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

老师倾听学生的想法。
Lǎoshī qīngtīng xuéshēng de xiǎngfǎ.
The teacher listens attentively to the students' thoughts.
我们需要倾听客户的意见。
Wǒmen xūyào qīngtīng kèhù de yìjiàn.
We need to listen for the customers' opinions.
他倾听自然的声音。
Tā qīngtīng zìrán de shēngyīn.
He listens attentively to the sounds of nature.
请倾听我。
Qǐng qīngtīng wǒ.
Please listen to me.
他倾听音乐。
Tā qīngtīng yīnyuè.
He listens to music attentively.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 倾 (qīng) can mean 'to lean' or 'to incline', and 听 (tīng) means 'to listen'. Imagine leaning your body and ear forward to listen carefully—this is 'attentive listening'.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is relatively formal and is commonly used in both written and spoken contexts, such as in professional settings, customer service, counseling, education, and literature. It conveys respect and sincerity towards the speaker.

📖 Grammar Points

It is a transitive verb and is often followed by an object (what is being listened to). It can be modified by adverbs like 认真 (rènzhēn, carefully), 耐心 (nàixīn, patiently), or 仔细 (zǐxì, meticulously). Common pattern: [Adverb] + 倾听 + [Noun/ Noun Phrase].

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, 倾听 is highly valued as a sign of respect, humility, and good character. It is associated with being a virtuous listener in interpersonal relationships, leadership, and service roles, emphasizing harmony and understanding.

🔄 Similar Words

听 (tīng) simply means 'to hear' or 'to listen' and is neutral and general. 聆听 (língtīng) also means 'to listen attentively' but is more formal and respectful, often used towards elders or superiors. 倾听 emphasizes listening with care and empathy, often to understand someone's inner thoughts or feelings.

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