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听话

tīnghuà

Description

“听话”常常用来说小孩子或者听别人的话、按别人说的去做。

"听话" is often used to describe children who listen to others and do as they are told.

如果一个孩子很听话,就是说他很乖,会听爸爸妈妈的话。

If a child is very 听话, it means they are well-behaved and obey their parents.

Meanings

听话tīnghuà

to be obedient; to do as one is told

这个孩子很听话。

This child is very obedient.

听话tīng huà

to listen to what someone says

你要听老师的话。

You should listen to the teacher.

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Notes

  • Etymology

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

  • Nuance

    听话 usually describes children or subordinates being obedient, often a compliment.

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