Chinese
tīngshuō
Meaning: to hear say; to be told; it is said that
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

聽說
聽
說
听说
听
说

Example sentences

I heard that he is planning to go abroad for further study.
我是從某人那裡聽說的。
我是从某人那里听说的。
I heard it from a certain person.
我們只是間接聽說了這件事。
我们只是间接听说了这件事。
We only heard about this matter indirectly.
聽說他突然辭職了,大家都感到十分詫異。
听说他突然辞职了,大家都感到十分诧异。
Everyone felt very surprised to hear that he had suddenly resigned.
這種稀奇的事,我還是第一次聽說。
这种稀奇的事,我还是第一次听说。
This kind of strange thing, it's the first time I've heard of it.
我真是孤陋寡聞,竟然沒聽說過這位名人。
我真是孤陋寡闻,竟然没听说过这位名人。
I am so ignorant that I actually haven't heard of this famous person.
聽說得罪了那個閻王,日子就不好過了。
听说得罪了那个阎王,日子就不好过了。
I heard that if you offend that 'King of Hell', your days won't be easy.
聽說朋友住院了,我立刻趕來醫院探望。
听说朋友住院了,我立刻赶来医院探望。
Hearing that my friend was hospitalized, I immediately rushed to the hospital to visit.
聽說了那個好消息,大家都很高興。
听说了那个好消息,大家都很高兴。
Everyone was very happy to hear that good news.

Usage Notes

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