Listening in Chinese


Chinese is a pictorial language. The Chinese character for Listening is as follow:

We need to use the ears to listen.

We need to use the eyes to read book (listen to the author) and newspaper (listen to the reporter).

Our disposition must be “One Heart”. Single-minded or undivided attention to listen properly.

Most of the time we are not listening:
  • Not interested – mind wanders
  • Interested but eager to respond or give advice


The purposes of listening are:
  • We listen to obtain information
  • We listen to understand
  • We listen for enjoyment
  • We listen to learn



There are five key techniques you can use to develop your active listening skills:

- Pay attention
- Show that you're interested
- Provide feedback
- Do not judge
- Respond appropriately


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