倾听 qīngtīng to listen attentively
How to remember 倾听: 倾 to upset + 听 listen = to listen attentively.
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How it is used
- To listen attentively and respectfully - 倾听群众的声音 (qīngtīng qúnzhòng de shēngyīn) listen to the people's voices.
- Weightier and more formal than plain 听: it implies leaning in to take someone's views or feelings seriously, so it pairs with 意见 (yìjiàn, opinions), 心声 (xīnshēng, heartfelt words).
- Common in speeches and writing about leadership, counseling, and empathy.