to listen to instruction; to hear teaching
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to listen respectfully to someone's instruction or teaching
formalA humble and respectful term used when one is about to or has received advice or teaching from a mentor, elder, or superior. Typically used in formal writing or speeches.
Jīn今
rì日
dé得
jiàn见
xiān先
sheng生
，
dāng当
miàn面
líng聆
jiào教
，
shòu受
yì益
liáng良
duō多
。
Today I had the honor of meeting you, sir, and listening to your instruction in person has been greatly beneficial.
Pàn盼
néng能
qīn亲
fù赴
guì贵
fǔ府
，
líng聆
jiào教
yú于
xiān先
sheng生
。
I look forward to visiting your esteemed residence to listen to your teachings.
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Zuó昨
rì日
líng聆
jiào教
，
máo茅
sè塞
dùn顿
kāi开
。
Listening to your instruction yesterday suddenly cleared my confusion.