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March 24, 2026
倾听(傾聽)qīngtīng(qing1ting1)
倾听 (qīngtīng) means to listen attentively or intently, often implying a deep level of engagement with the speaker. It is commonly used in contexts where active listening is emphasized, such as in counseling or during important conversations where understanding is crucial.
Strokes17Frequency#5582DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the value of listening is often highlighted in both personal relationships and professional settings. 倾听 reflects the Confucian ideal of respect for others' views, which is important in maintaining harmony and understanding in communication.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person leaning forward, cupping their ear to catch every word spoken. The character 倾 (qīng) resembles 'leaning' and 听 (tīng) means 'to listen.' Together, they evoke the image of someone who is not just hearing but fully absorbing what is being said.
Meanings of 倾听
qīngtīng(qing1ting1)
1to listen attentively
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About 倾听
倾听Simplified
傾聽Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5582Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
倾听 (qīngtīng) vs 听 (tīng) — use 倾听 when emphasizing attentive listening, while 听 is more general and can imply passive hearing.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the context in which you use 倾听; it is more formal than just saying 听 (tīng) which means 'to listen'. A common mistake is to use it casually when discussing everyday listening situations, whereas 倾听 is reserved for significant conversations. Pair it with phrases like '倾听他人的意见' (listen to others' opinions) to reflect its intent.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 倾听 builds on the foundational listening vocabulary from earlier levels. Students should focus on its nuances of attentiveness and context, connecting it with related terms like 聆听 (língtīng) which also means 'to listen' but carries a more formal or literary tone.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 倾听 with 听, using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For instance, saying '我在倾听音乐' (I am attentively listening to music) is incorrect; instead, use 听 for everyday situations.
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倾听 (qīngtīng) means to listen attentively or intently, often implying a deep level of engagement with the speaker. It is commonly used in contexts where active listening is emphasized, such as in counseling or during important conversations where understanding is crucial.
When to use 倾听
Be mindful of the context in which you use 倾听; it is more formal than just saying 听 (tīng) which means 'to listen'. A common mistake is to use it casually when discussing everyday listening situations, whereas 倾听 is reserved for significant conversations. Pair it with phrases like '倾听他人的意见' (listen to others' opinions) to reflect its intent.
倾听 or something close to it
倾听 (qīngtīng) vs 听 (tīng) — use 倾听 when emphasizing attentive listening, while 听 is more general and can imply passive hearing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 倾听 with 听, using them interchangeably in casual contexts. For instance, saying '我在倾听音乐' (I am attentively listening to music) is incorrect; instead, use 听 for everyday situations.
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Grammar Patterns of 倾听
倾听 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
善于____的人甚至坐姿也很坦荡端正：身体放松，双臂自然下垂。
Good listeners even sit in an open way: relaxed, arms loose.
