听话 tīnghuà to do what one is told
to do what one is told; obedient
How to remember 听话: 听 listen + 话 speech = to do what one is told.
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How it is used
- Obedient, does as told - typically of kids or pets - 这孩子很听话 (zhè háizi hěn tīnghuà) this child is well-behaved.
- Literally 'listens to (your) words.' Colloquial; separable - 不听话 = disobedient.