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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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