倾
听

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The word 倾听 is formed by combining the character 倾, meaning to lean or incline, with 听, meaning to listen; the first character modifies the second to depict the physical act of leaning forward to listen, resulting in the meaning of listening attentively.

Example Sentences Hide

我喜欢倾听音乐。

Wǒ xǐhuān qīngtīng yīnyuè.

I like to listen to music.

她总是倾听别人的意见。

Tā zǒngshì qīngtīng biérén de yìjiàn.

She always listens to others' opinions.

在会议上，他认真倾听每个人的发言。

Zài huìyì shàng, tā rènzhēn qīngtīng měi gè rén de fāyán.

In the meeting, he attentively listens to everyone's speech.

如果你愿意倾听，你就会理解他的想法。

Rúguǒ nǐ yuànyì qīngtīng, nǐ jiù huì lǐjiě tā de xiǎngfǎ.

If you are willing to listen, you will understand his thoughts.

领导者应该倾听民众的声音，以便做出更好的决策。

Lǐngdǎozhě yīnggāi qīngtīng mínzhòng de shēngyīn, yǐbiàn zuòchū gèng hǎo de juécè.

Leaders should listen to the voices of the people in order to make better decisions.

Word Definition - 倾听

qīng tīng to listen attentively

Individual Character Details

倾 qīng
听 yǐn, tīng