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Describing something as pleasant-sounding with 动听 (dòngtīng)
Description & Modification
Structure
Noun + 动听 / 动听 + 的 + Noun
Explanation
动听 (dòngtīng) means "pleasant to listen to," "melodious," or "moving" when describing sounds, music, or speech. It literally combines 动 (to move/touch) and 听 (to listen), suggesting sound that emotionally moves the listener. It is commonly used to describe music, songs, voices, or stories.
Examples
她的嗓音特别动听，大家都听得入了迷。
Tā de sǎngyīn tèbié dòngtīng, dàjiā dōu tīng de rù le mí.
Her voice is particularly pleasant, and everyone listened spellbound.
他弹了一首非常动听的吉他曲。
Tā tán le yì shǒu fēicháng dòngtīng de jítā qǔ.
He played a very beautiful guitar piece.
奶奶讲的故事总是那么动听，我百听不厌。
Nǎinai jiǎng de gùshi zǒng shì nàme dòngtīng, wǒ bǎi tīng bú yàn.
The stories grandma tells are always so pleasant to listen to; I never get tired of hearing them.