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听写tīngxiědictateHSK 1, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #41986, Easy
听写tīngxiědictationHSK 1, unknown, 12 strokes, rank #41986, Easy
tīngxiě(ting1xie3)ting xie T1
  1. 1dictate
  2. 2dictation
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March 24, 2026

听写(聽寫)tīngxiě(ting1xie3)

听写 (tīngxiě) refers to the act of dictation, where someone listens to spoken words and writes them down. This term is commonly used in educational settings, particularly in language learning, to practice listening and writing skills. It emphasizes the ability to accurately transcribe what is heard.

Strokes12Frequency#41986DifficultyEasy
Cultural Note

In Chinese schools, 听写 is a common exercise to improve language skills, often used in subjects like Chinese language and foreign languages. It reflects the educational emphasis on rote learning and accuracy in written expression.

Memory Tip

Imagine a teacher dictating a story while students eagerly listen and jot down notes. The character 听 (tīng) means 'to listen' and 写 (xiě) means 'to write.' Visualize students with ears wide open and pencils in hand, capturing every word.

Meanings of 听写

tīngxiě(ting1xie3)
1dictate
2dictation
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About 听写

听写Simplified
聽寫Traditional
12Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
次Measure Word
HSK 3.0L1ElementaryTOCFLL1HSKKL1CEFRA1

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Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 听写 with similar terms like 听力 (tīnglì, listening comprehension) or 写作 (xiězuò, writing composition), as they refer to different skills. This term is often used in a formal educational context, so it might not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 听写练习 (tīngxiě liànxí, dictation practice).

HSK Study Tips

While 听写 is not specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, it relates closely to HSK Level 3 and above vocabulary, where listening and writing skills are emphasized. Students should focus on the pronunciation and correct usage in sentences to enhance their language proficiency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 听写 with 听力, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我有一个听力练习' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè tīnglì liànxí) when they mean to refer to dictation is incorrect; it should be '我有一个听写练习' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè tīngxiě liànxí).

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Component Characters

听tīngto listen
HSK 17 strokes口
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写xiěto write
HSK 15 strokes冖
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How to say dictate in Chinese

“dictate” in Chinese is听写tīngxiě

听写 (tīngxiě) refers to the act of dictation, where someone listens to spoken words and writes them down. This term is commonly used in educational settings, particularly in language learning, to practice listening and writing skills. It emphasizes the ability to accurately transcribe what is heard.

When to use 听写

Be careful not to confuse 听写 with similar terms like 听力 (tīnglì, listening comprehension) or 写作 (xiězuò, writing composition), as they refer to different skills. This term is often used in a formal educational context, so it might not be suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 听写练习 (tīngxiě liànxí, dictation practice).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 听写 with 听力, thinking they are interchangeable. For example, saying '我有一个听力练习' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè tīnglì liànxí) when they mean to refer to dictation is incorrect; it should be '我有一个听写练习' (Wǒ yǒu yīgè tīngxiě liànxí).

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It means 'dictate' or 'dictation,' referring to the practice of listening and writing down spoken words.

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