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hearing

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

ting1li4 • tīnglì

Meaning


Primary

hearing

Alternatives

hearing ability, ability to hear, listening ability, listening comprehension

Hint

In language learning, this also refers to listening comprehension, rather than physical hearing.

Mnemonic


Your 聽力 hearing is your 力 power 聽 to listen.

Usage


爺爺 的 聽力 不 太 好。

Grandpa's hearing is not very good.

醫生 建議 他 檢查 聽力。

The doctor suggested that he have his hearing checked.

長期 戴 耳機 聽 太 大聲 的 音樂 會 傷害 聽力。

Listening to music too loudly through headphones over a long period can damage your hearing.

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