Definition
洗耳恭听 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally means 'wash one's ears and listen respectfully.' It is used as a polite expression to indicate that one is ready and eager to listen to what someone has to say, often with great respect or admiration. You might say it when you are about to hear someone's opinion, story, or advice, especially from someone you respect.
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(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。Duìyú nín de jiànyì, wǒmen xǐ ěr gōng tīng.We are all ears for your suggestions.
- ，洗耳恭听。Tā zhàn zài tái shàng, guānzhòng men xǐ ěr gōng tīng.He stood on stage, and the audience listened with great respect.
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