sau1 teng1收聽收听
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Yalesāu tēng
Definition
To listen to a radio programme.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of tuning into radio broadcasts rather than general listening. It carries a slightly formal or professional tone, often used in the context of broadcasting schedules or official announcements. In casual conversation, people frequently use the simpler verb 聽 instead.
Examples
Which radio programme do you usually like to listen to?
I listen to this late-night music programme every night.
Related words
Common phrases
to listen to a programme
to listen to a broadcast
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general listening, such as listening to music on a phone or listening to a friend speak, as it implies a broadcast medium like a radio station.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
