ting1 ceoi2聽取听取
Jyutpingting1 ceoi2
Yaletīng chéui
Definition
To listen to and carefully consider for adoption.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and professional tone, often appearing in news reports or official government statements. It implies a sense of duty or serious consideration rather than just hearing sounds. Unlike the casual 聽, this word suggests a deliberate process of gathering input to inform future actions.
Examples
The government should listen more to the opinions of citizens.
Are you willing to listen to other people's suggestions yet?
Related words
Common phrases
to listen to opinions
to listen to public opinion
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings, such as telling a friend to listen to a song or a story, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff in those contexts.
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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.
