聹 (níng) - To listen attentively & to pay close attention

聹Tone 2

níng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

聹 · níng

To listen attentively;

to pay close attention;

used in the word 'ningting' meaning to listen carefully.

To listen attentivelyto pay close attentionused in the word 'ningting' meaning to listen

Usage highlights

Listen attentivelyListen carefullyAttentive listeningFocus on listeningConcentrated listening

Synonyms

  • 听— to listen; to hear
  • 闻— to hear; to listen
  • 聆— to listen; to hear

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Listen attentively to the teacher's instructions (凝听老师的指示).
  • The audience listened intently to the speech (听众凝听演讲).
  • He listened carefully to the subtle sounds (他凝听细微的声音).

Collocations

  • Listen attentively(凝听)
  • Listen carefully(凝聽)
  • Attentive listening(凝神倾听)
  • Focus on listening(凝耳倾听)
  • Concentrated listening(专注凝听)

Idioms

  • Listen with rapt attention(凝神倾听)
  • Listen with focused concentration(凝耳细听)
  • Listen attentively to instructions(凝听教诲)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 聹 is composed of the ear radical 耳 and the phonetic component 寧, emphasizing the concept of attentive listening.
  • In classical Chinese culture, attentive listening was considered an important virtue for scholars and students.
  • The character is primarily used in literary and formal contexts rather than everyday conversation.

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