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Chinese
tīngqǔ
Meaning: to listen to; to take heed of
Part of Speech: Verb

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

委員會聽取了專家的意見。
委员会听取了专家的意见。
The committee listened to the expert's opinion.
總統在午後召見了外交大使,聽取談判的進展。
In the afternoon, the president called in the ambassador to hear about the negotiations.
裁判員在聽取雙方陳述後,與法官一起討論判決。
The jurors listened to both sides' statements and then discussed the verdict with the judge.
他這個人過於自負,從不聽取別人的意見。
He is too conceited and never listens to others' opinions.
身為晚輩,我們應該聽取長輩的建議。
As juniors, we should listen to the advice of our elders.

Usage Notes

Used when listening to reports, opinions, or advice in a formal context.

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