Definition
听觉 (tīngjué) is the noun for 'sense of hearing' — the physical ability to perceive sound. It differs from 听力 (tīnglì), which refers to listening ability (especially in language learning) or the volume of sound you can hear; 听觉 is about the sensory faculty itself, not skill or volume.
noun
sense of hearingauditory perception
Examples
- 听觉。Māo de tīng jué bǐ rén de língmǐn de duō.Cats have a much keener sense of hearing than humans.
- 听觉。Chángqī dài ěrjī kěnéng sǔnhài tīng jué.Long-term use of headphones can damage your hearing.
- 听觉，。Tā de tīng jué tèbié hǎo, néng tīng chū xìwēi de chābié.Her sense of hearing is especially good; she can detect subtle differences.
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