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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
听力tīnglìhearingHSK 4, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #10802, Medium
听力tīnglìlistening abilityHSK 4, unknown, 9 strokes, rank #10802, Medium
tīnglì(ting1li4)ting li T1
  1. 1hearing
  2. 2listening ability
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March 24, 2026

听力(聽力)tīnglì(ting1li4)

听力 refers to the ability to hear or listen effectively. It is commonly used in contexts such as language learning, where one's listening skills are assessed, and in medical settings to describe auditory capabilities.

Strokes9Frequency#10802DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note

In Chinese education, listening skills are highly emphasized, especially in language learning. The importance placed on 听力 reflects a broader cultural value of communication and understanding.

Memory Tip

Imagine a giant ear (听) that is trying to hear (力) the whispers of the wind. The character 听 resembles an ear, and the power (力) it represents underscores the strength of one's listening ability.

Meanings of 听力

tīnglì(ting1li4)
1hearing
2listening ability
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About 听力

听力Simplified
聽力Traditional
9Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2

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AI Study Notes for 听力

Quick Contrast

听觉 (tīngjué) refers specifically to the sense of hearing, while 听力 (tīnglì) emphasizes the ability or skill to understand and process what is heard.

Usage Notes

Be aware that 听力 is often used in formal contexts, such as education or assessments. A common mistake is to confuse it with 听觉 (hearing sensation), which is more about the physiological aspect of hearing rather than the skill of listening. Collocations include 听力测试 (listening test) and 听力能力 (listening ability).

HSK Study Tips

While 听力 is not an HSK word, it connects well with other HSK vocabulary related to listening and communication, such as 听 (to listen) and 说 (to speak). Focus on practicing listening exercises to improve your 听力 skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 听力 with 听觉 when discussing listening skills. For example, saying '我的听觉很差' (My hearing is poor) instead of using 听力 to refer to listening skills in an educational context. The correct phrase in that context would be '我的听力很差'.

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Component Characters

听tīngto listen
HSK 17 strokes口
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力lìpower
HSK 52 strokes力
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How to say hearing in Chinese

“hearing” in Chinese is听力tīnglì

听力 refers to the ability to hear or listen effectively. It is commonly used in contexts such as language learning, where one's listening skills are assessed, and in medical settings to describe auditory capabilities.

When to use 听力

Be aware that 听力 is often used in formal contexts, such as education or assessments. A common mistake is to confuse it with 听觉 (hearing sensation), which is more about the physiological aspect of hearing rather than the skill of listening. Collocations include 听力测试 (listening test) and 听力能力 (listening ability).

听力 or something close to it

听觉 (tīngjué) refers specifically to the sense of hearing, while 听力 (tīnglì) emphasizes the ability or skill to understand and process what is heard.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 听力 with 听觉 when discussing listening skills. For example, saying '我的听觉很差' (My hearing is poor) instead of using 听力 to refer to listening skills in an educational context. The correct phrase in that context would be '我的听力很差'.

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