聆 (líng) - To listen attentively & to hear carefully

聆Tone 2

líng ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

林伦

聆 · líng

To listen attentively;

to hear carefully;

to heed.

To listen attentivelyto hear carefullyto heed.

Usage highlights

Listen attentivelyListen to teachingsListen to instructionsListen to adviceListen to musicListen to the sound

Synonyms

  • 听— to hear; to listen
  • 闻— to hear; to learn of

Antonyms

  • 说— to speak
  • 讲— to talk; to lecture

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please listen carefully to the teacher's instructions (聆听老师的指示).
  • The audience listened attentively to the concert (聆听音乐会).
  • We should listen to our parents' advice (聆听父母的建议).
  • The students listened respectfully to the lecture (聆听讲座).

Collocations

  • Listen attentively(聆听)
  • Listen to teachings(聆教)
  • Listen to instructions(聆训)
  • Listen to advice(聆劝)
  • Listen to music(聆乐)
  • Listen to the sound(聆音)

Idioms

  • Listen attentively to instructions(聆音察理)
  • Listen carefully and discern the truth(聆风听雨)
  • Listen respectfully to teachings(聆教受训)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in formal or respectful contexts, implying careful and attentive listening.
  • Commonly appears in educational and instructional settings where respectful attention is emphasized.
  • The character carries connotations of wisdom and receptivity in classical Chinese texts.

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