Definition
听力 (tīnglì) refers to the physical sense of hearing or the skill of listening comprehension, especially in language tests. 听觉 (tīngjué) is the formal, medical term for the auditory sense itself, while 听众 (tīngzhòng) means 'audience' — the people who listen.
noun
hearing (physical sense)listening ability (especially in language learning or exams)
Examples
- 听力。Wǒ zǔfù de tīng lì yuè lái yuè chà le.My grandfather's hearing is getting worse.
- 听力，？Míngtiān de kǎoshì yǒu tīng lì bùfen, nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo le ma?There's a listening section on tomorrow's exam — are you ready?
- 听力。Kàn Zhōngwén diànyǐng néng tígāo nǐ de tīng lì.Watching Chinese movies can improve your listening ability.
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