Learning Chinese: How to Say "Listen" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 听
Pinyin: tīng
Pronunciation: ting1
English Translation: Listen
Usage:
"听 (tīng)" means "to listen" in Chinese. It can be used in a variety of contexts, such as:
Listening to music
Listening to a lecture
Listening to someone speak
Example:
Chinese: 你在听音乐吗?
Pinyin: Nǐ zài tīng yīnyuè ma?
English: Are you listening to music?
Variations:
There are a few variations of "听 (tīng)" that you may hear:
听见 (tīng jiàn): To hear something
聆听 (líng tīng): To listen attentively
偷听 (tōu tīng): To eavesdrop
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)" is typically followed by a noun or verb phrase that indicates what you are listening to.
For example, "听音乐 (tīng yīnyuè)" means "to listen to music" and "听讲课 (tīng jiǎngkè)" means "to listen to a lecture."
"听 (tīng)" can also be used as a modal particle to indicate that you are listening to someone.
For example, "你说 (nǐ shuō)" means "you say" and "你说,我听着呢 (nǐ shuō, wǒ tīngzhe ne)" means "you say, I'm listening."
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