好听

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Meaning and Usage

The adjective 好听 (hǎotīng) literally means "good to listen to" and is used to describe sounds, voices, music, or speech that are pleasant or enjoyable to hear. It is a common compliment for songs, voices, or storytelling.

Common Collocations

These collocations emphasize the pleasant auditory quality.

Usage Notes

好听 is often used in everyday conversation to express that something sounds nice or is melodious. It can describe music, someone's voice, or even the way something is said. It is generally positive and informal.

Avoid confusing 好听 with 好看 (hǎokàn, "good-looking") or 好吃 (hǎochī, "tasty"), which describe visual and taste qualities respectively.

Example Sentences

This song sounds very good; I listen to it every day.

His speaking voice is pleasant to hear and makes people feel comfortable.

This story is told very nicely; everyone likes it a lot.