洗耳恭听 xǐ ěr gōng tīng

to listen with respectful attention; we are all ears

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency 10009th word

Definitions

  1. 1. to listen with respectful attention
  2. 2. we are all ears
  3. 3. (a polite request to sb to speak)

Characters

Character Meaning
洗 xǐ HSK 2
to wash; to bathe; to develop (photo)
耳 ěr HSK 3
ear; handle (archaeology)
恭 gōng HSK 5
respectful
听 tīng HSK 1
to listen; to hear; to obey