洗耳恭听 (xǐ ěr gōng tīng) — (chengyu) to listen with great respect; to be all ears (polite expression)
Definition
A set phrase (chengyu) meaning to listen respectfully with full attention, used as a polite — often slightly deferential — invitation for someone to speak. It is a stylized, four-character expression, not for everyday casual conversation.
idiom
(chengyu) to listen with great respectto be all ears (polite expression)
Examples
- ，洗耳恭听。Nín qǐng jiǎng, wǒ xǐ ěr gōng tīng.Please go ahead, I'm all ears.
- ，洗耳恭听。Duì yú nín de jiàn yì, wǒ men xǐ ěr gōng tīng.We are all ears for your suggestions.
- ，洗耳恭听。Tā zhàn zài tái shàng, guān zhòng men xǐ ěr gōng tīng.He stood on stage, and the audience listened with great respect.
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