listen (attentively); hear respectfully
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to listen (attentively); to hear respectfully
formalA formal and respectful term for listening. It implies attentiveness, reverence, and concentration, often used in contexts like receiving teachings or advice from superiors, elders, or respected figures.
Tā他
níng凝
shén神
líng聆
tīng听
zhe着
chuāng窗
wài外
de的
yǔ雨
shēng声
。
He listened intently to the sound of the rain outside the window.
Xué学
sheng生
men们
zài在
lǐ礼
táng堂
líng聆
tīng听
xiào校
zhǎng长
de的
jiào教
huì诲
。
The students respectfully listened to the principal's teachings in the auditorium.
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Wǒ我
hěn很
róng荣
xìng幸
néng能
líng聆
tīng听
dà大
shī师
de的
jiǎng讲
zuò座
。
I am honored to be able to listen to the master's lecture.
Tā她
dī低
tóu头
líng聆
tīng听
fù父
qīn亲
de的
zhōng忠
gào告
。
She bowed her head and listened respectfully to her father's advice.