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听到
tīngdào
Description
“听到”的意思是用耳朵知道了一个声音或者一个消息。
The meaning of "听到" is to perceive a sound or message with your ears.
和“听”不一样，“听到”表示你真的听见了，不只是在听。
Unlike "听", "听到" means you actually heard it, not just listening.
Meanings
听到tīngdào
to hear (a sound); to catch by ear
我听到外面有人在唱歌。
I heard someone singing outside.
听到tīngdào
to hear of; to learn (news)
我听到这个消息很高兴。
I was happy to hear the news.
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Notes
- Etymology
听 (listen) + 到 (result complement meaning "successfully reach"), so the action succeeds.
- Nuance
听 is the act of listening; 听到 stresses the result — you actually heard it.
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