聆听 (líng tīng) — (formal, respectful) to listen attentively; to heed
Definition
聆听 (líng tīng) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to listen attentively' — more elevated and respectful than the everyday 听, and closer to 倾听 but with a more literary tone. Typically used for speeches, music, or elders' words.
verb
(formal, respectful) to listen attentivelyto heed
Examples
- ，聆听。Zài bì yè diǎn lǐ shàng, wǒ men líng tīng le xiào zhǎng de zhì cí.At the graduation ceremony, we listened attentively to the principal's speech.
- ，聆听。Dà jiā jìng xià xīn lái, líng tīng yí xià zhōu wéi de shēng yīn.Everyone calmed down and listened to the sounds around us.
- 聆听。Tā hěn rèn zhēn dì zài líng tīng zhǎng bèi de jiào huì.He is listening very earnestly to the elders' teachings.
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