king1 ting1傾聽倾听
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Definition
To listen attentively and earnestly.
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How it's used
Unlike the everyday word 聽, which simply means to hear or listen, 傾聽 carries a sense of empathy and emotional engagement. It is frequently used in contexts involving counseling, deep conversation, or when someone is genuinely trying to understand another person's feelings. It feels more formal and deliberate than just using 聽取 or 聽.
Examples
He is listening to what you are saying very attentively.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 傾聽 interchangeably with 聽, but 傾聽 implies a level of focus and emotional presence that 聽 lacks. It is not used for casual situations like listening to music or hearing a noise.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
