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    The Adjective 好听 (hǎotīng): Pleasant to Hear

    Degree & Intensity
    Description & Modification

    Structure

    Subject + 好听

    Explanation

    好听 (hǎotīng) is a Chinese adjective meaning "pleasant to hear" or "nice-sounding." It combines 好 (good) and 听 (to listen), and is commonly used to describe music, voices, names, or any sound that is agreeable to the ear.

    Examples

    • 她的声音真好听,很适合唱歌。

      tā de shēngyīn zhēn hǎotīng, hěn shìhé chànggē.

      Her voice is really pleasant; it's very suited for singing.

    • 这首歌的旋律特别好听,我已经听了好多遍了。

      zhè shǒu gē de xuánlǜ tèbié hǎotīng, wǒ yǐjīng tīng le hǎoduō biàn le.

      The melody of this song is especially pleasant; I've already listened to it many times.

    • 你的名字很好听,是谁给你取的?

      nǐ de míngzi hěn hǎotīng, shì shéi gěi nǐ qǔ de?

      Your name sounds lovely — who gave it to you?

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