听力 tīnglì hearing
hearing; listening ability
How to remember 听力: 听 listen + 力 power = hearing.
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How it is used
- Most often refers to listening comprehension skill in language learning: 听力考试 (tīnglì kǎoshì) listening test, 练听力 (liàn tīnglì) practice listening.
- Also used literally for one's hearing ability: 他听力不好 (tā tīnglì bù hǎo) his hearing isn't good.
- A go-to word in any classroom or exam context involving audio.