听见
How to Understand
听见 means 'to hear' in English, typically referring to perceiving sound with the ears. It emphasizes the act of hearing something, often implying that the sound is audible and understood.
The character 听 (tīng) originally meant 'to listen' or 'to hear,' while 见 (jiàn) literally means 'to see.' Though 见 usually refers to sight, in this compound word, it contributes to the idea of 'perceiving' or 'becoming aware of' something, making the term more about the experience of hearing rather than just the physical act.
听见 is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe hearing sounds, such as someone speaking, a noise, or music. It's often contrasted with 看见 (kàn jiàn), which means 'to see.' The phrase is also used metaphorically, such as in expressions like '听不见劝' (tīng bù jiàn quàn), meaning 'not listening to advice.'