The word "聆听" is formed by combining the characters "聆" and "听", both centered on the act of listening. "聆" is composed of the radical "耳" (ear) and the phonetic component "令", denoting attentive listening. "听" includes the radical "口" (mouth) and the component "斤", historically associated with listening, and means to hear. Together, they create a compound word that reinforces the concept of careful, respectful listening.