听写 (tīng xiě) — (verb) to dictate (for students to transcribe), to give a dictation exercise
Definition
A classroom activity where the teacher reads words aloud and students write them down. Equivalent to 'dictation' in English, always tied to a learning context (not general 'dictate' to a secretary).
verb
to dictate (for students to transcribe)to give a dictation exercise
Examples
- 听写。Lǎo shī měi tiān gěi xué shēng men tīng xiě cí yǔ.The teacher dictates vocabulary to the students every day.
- 听写。Lǎo shī tīng xiě de cí yǔ hěn nán.The words the teacher dictates are very difficult.
- 听写？？Nǐ tīng xiě wán le ma? xiě cuò le jǐ gè zì?Have you finished the dictation? How many characters did you get wrong?
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