Learning Chinese: How to Say "Listen" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 听
Pinyin: tīng
Pronunciation: ting1
English Translation: Listen
Usage:
"听 (tīng)" is the most common way to say "listen" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 请听我说。
Pinyin: Qǐng tīng wǒ shuō.
English: Please listen to me.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "听 (tīng)" that you may hear:
听着 (tīngzhe): A more informal way to say "listen," similar to "listen up" in English.
请注意 (qǐng zhùyì): A more formal way to say "listen," literally meaning "please pay attention."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "听 (tīng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "listen" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "听 (tīng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"听 (tīng)" can also be used to mean "hear," but there is a subtle difference between the two. "听 (tīng)" implies that you are paying attention to what someone is saying, while "听见 (tīngjiàn)" simply means that you have heard a sound.
To say "listen to music," you can say "听音乐 (tīng yīnyuè)."
To say "listen to a lecture," you can say "听讲座 (tīng jiǎngzuò)."
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