洗耳恭聽 xǐ ěr gōng tīng

to listen with respectful attention; we are all ears

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

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
聽 tīng
to listen; to hear; to obey