The word 聆听 is formed by combining two characters that each independently relate to the act of listening: 聆 (líng), which specifically means "to listen attentively" or "to hear carefully", and 听 (tīng), the fundamental verb meaning "to hear" or "to listen". They are brought together not as separate actions but in a complementary fusion where 聆 intensifies and enriches 听, creating a single, nuanced concept of "to listen reverently or with devoted attention". The formation is a semantic compound, where two similar meanings converge to heighten and refine the overall sense, evoking a focused, respectful, and deeply engaged kind of hearing.