Listen (hear) is the physical reception of sound.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To perceive sound with your ears.
- Focuses on the physical act of hearing.
- Basic A1 level verb for 'to hear'.
Overview
听见（tīngjiàn）是汉语中最基础的表示听觉的动词之一，属于A1级别词汇。它指的是耳朵接收到声音的过程或结果。与“听”（tīng）相比，“听见”更侧重于声音的物理感知，强调的是“能够听到”这一事实，而不一定包含主观的理解、注意或反应。例如，即使你不想听到，但声音传到了你的耳朵里，你就可以说“听见了”。
**听 (tīng)**
“听”的含义更广。它可以表示主动的“listen”（听音乐、听报告），也可以表示被动的“hear”（听见）。例如：“我听音乐”是主动的，“我听见了他的脚步声”是被动的。而“听见”主要就是被动的“hear”。
**听到 (tīngdào)**
“听到”和“听见”意思非常接近，都表示“hear”。在很多情况下可以互换使用。但“听到”有时更强调听到的结果，并且后面可以接具体内容，如“我听到一个好消息”。“听见”则更侧重于声音被感知到的动作本身。
Examples
我听见了门外有脚步声。
everydayI heard footsteps outside the door.
他说话声音太小了，我没听见。
conversationHis voice was too low, I didn't hear him.
你听见那只鸟的叫声了吗？
informalDid you hear that bird's chirp?
在寂静的实验室里，他听见了设备发出的微弱嗡嗡声。
descriptiveIn the silent laboratory, he heard the faint humming sound from the equipment.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
听见了吗？
Did you hear?
我听见你说。
I heard you speak.
听见什么了？
What did you hear?
Often Confused With
'听' is broader and can mean 'listen' (active) or 'hear' (passive). '听见' specifically means 'hear' (passive perception).
'听到' is very similar to '听见' and often interchangeable, both meaning 'hear'. '听到' sometimes emphasizes the result of hearing more strongly.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
This is a fundamental verb for hearing, suitable for all levels of formality. It's crucial for basic communication and describing sensory experiences. Ensure you distinguish it from the more active verb '听' (tīng) when needed.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '听见' (hear) with '听' (listen) when the context clearly implies an active effort to perceive sound. Also, ensure correct negation with '没' or '不'.
Tips
Focus on Sound Perception
Use '听见' when the focus is simply on the fact that a sound reached your ears.
Distinguish from Active Listening
Remember '听见' is about hearing, not necessarily actively listening or understanding.
Importance of Auditory Cues
In Chinese culture, awareness of sounds in the environment is often valued, making basic hearing verbs important.
Word Origin
The character '听' originally depicted an ear listening to something. '见' means 'to see' or 'to perceive'. Together, '听见' emphasizes the perception of sound.
Cultural Context
The ability to hear is fundamental. Describing what one hears is common in everyday conversation and storytelling, reflecting an awareness of the surrounding environment.
Memory Tip
Imagine 'hearing' a 'jian' (a type of Chinese sword) falling – the sharp sound reaches your ears.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions听见（tīngjiàn）强调的是耳朵接收到声音这一事实，是物理上的感知。听（tīng）的含义更广，可以指主动去听（listen），也可以指听到（hear）。
听见和听到意思非常接近，都表示“hear”。在很多情况下可以互换，但听到有时更强调听到的结果，而听见更侧重于声音被感知到的动作本身。
当你想要表达“耳朵接收到了声音”这个事实时，就可以用“听见”。比如，你听到了一声巨响，或者你听见了有人叫你的名字。
可以用“没听见”或者“听不见”来否定。例如：“我没听见你说什么”或者“外面太吵了，我听不见”。
Test Yourself
我喜欢在安静的时候，一个人 ______ 音乐。
这里表示主动地去欣赏音乐，应用‘听’。
我刚才没注意，______ 一声巨响。
这里强调的是偶然感知到声音，‘听见’最合适。
请用下列词语组成一个句子。
这是最自然的语序，表达‘I heard a strange sound’。
Score: /3
Summary
Listen (hear) is the physical reception of sound.
- To perceive sound with your ears.
- Focuses on the physical act of hearing.
- Basic A1 level verb for 'to hear'.
Focus on Sound Perception
Use '听见' when the focus is simply on the fact that a sound reached your ears.
Distinguish from Active Listening
Remember '听见' is about hearing, not necessarily actively listening or understanding.
Importance of Auditory Cues
In Chinese culture, awareness of sounds in the environment is often valued, making basic hearing verbs important.
Examples
4 of 4我听见了门外有脚步声。
I heard footsteps outside the door.
他说话声音太小了，我没听见。
His voice was too low, I didn't hear him.
你听见那只鸟的叫声了吗？
Did you hear that bird's chirp?
在寂静的实验室里，他听见了设备发出的微弱嗡嗡声。
In the silent laboratory, he heard the faint humming sound from the equipment.
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