动听

動聽

dòngtīng

adjective HSK 7-9 #9,805

Meanings

1 pleasant to the ear; melodious
2 moving; touching

Characters

to move; moving

Literally 'moves the listener' - something so pleasant to hear that it stirs your emotions.

Examples

HSK 2

他讲的故事很动听。

Tā jiǎng de gùshi hěn dòngtīng.

The story he told was very moving.

HSK 3

她的歌声非常动听。

Tā de gēshēng fēicháng dòngtīng.

Her singing voice is very beautiful.

Tips

usage

动听 can be used sincerely for music and stories, but also sarcastically: 说得比唱的还动听 ('what you say sounds even better than singing') means someone is making empty promises or sweet-talking.

Stroke Order

动 dòng

听 tīng