听而不闻 (tīng ér bù wén) — to hear but ignore; to turn a deaf ear to

Définition

Literal: 'hear but do not hear' — an idiom for deliberately ignoring something you have clearly heard, usually advice, warnings, or criticism.

idiom

to hear but ignoreto turn a deaf ear to

听而不闻。
Tā duì bié rén de jiàn yì zǒng shì tīng ér bù wén.
He always turns a deaf ear to others' suggestions.
，听而不闻。
Lǎo shī fǎn fù jiǎng jiě, dàn tā què tīng ér bù wén.
The teacher explained repeatedly, but he just turned a deaf ear.
听而不闻，。
Rú guǒ lǐng dǎo duì qún zhòng de yì jiàn tīng ér bù wén, hòu guǒ huì hěn yán zhòng.
If the leader turns a deaf ear to the public's opinions, the consequences will be serious.