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听说
tīngshuō
Description
当你从别人那里知道一件事，但不是自己亲眼看到的时候，就可以用"听说"。
When you learn something from others but haven't seen it yourself, you can use "听说".
它常常放在句子的开头。
It is often placed at the beginning of a sentence.
Meanings
听说tīngshuō
to have heard that; it is said that
我听说他要去北京。
I heard he is going to Beijing.
听说tīngshuō
listening and speaking (language skills)
她的听说能力很好。
Her listening comprehension is very good.
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Notes
- Etymology
听 (listen) + 说 (speak); literally "hear-say".
- Nuance
often begins a sentence to report secondhand or uncertain information.
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