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听话

tīnghuà

Description

"听话"常常用来说一个人很乖,会听别人的话,特别是小孩听父母的话。

"听话" is often used to describe someone who is obedient and listens to others, especially children listening to their parents.

Meanings

听话tīnghuà

obedient; well-behaved

这个孩子很听话。

This child is very obedient.

听话tīnghuà

to obey; to do as told

你要听话,别乱跑。

You must obey and not run around.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    听 (listen) + 话 (words), literally "to heed words."

  • Nuance

    often used of children or subordinates being obedient.

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