ling4 ting3 ze2聆聽者聆听者
Jyutpingling4 ting3 ze2
Yalelìhng ting jé
Definition
A listener; someone who listens.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal contexts, such as psychological counseling, professional training, or literary descriptions. In everyday casual conversation, Hong Kongers rarely use this specific noun, preferring instead to describe the action of listening using phrases like 識聽人講嘢.
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Related words
Common phrases
professional listener
to become a listener
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word in casual social settings where it sounds overly clinical or stiff. It is not a common way to describe a friend who listens well.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
