adjective HSK 3
Traditional 好聽
pleasant to listen to · nice-sounding · melodious
Meaning
好听 literally means 'good to listen to' and describes sounds, music, voices, or words that are pleasing to the ear. It combines 好 (good) and 听 (to listen). This is one of the most common ways Chinese speakers compliment music, songs, someone's voice, or even the sound of a name.
Usage
Native speakers use 好听 frequently in casual conversation to praise music, singing, or speech. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. The opposite 难听 means 'unpleasant to hear.' You can also use it about names: 你的名字很好听 means 'your name sounds nice.' Common patterns include 很好听, 真好听, and 不好听.
Examples
- 01这首歌真好听，我听了十遍了。, .This song is really nice, I've listened to it ten times.
- 02你的声音很好听，应该去唱歌。, .Your voice is very pleasant, you should go sing.
Characters
Common collocations
- 很好听very nice to listen to
- 真好听really pleasant-sounding
- 名字好听the name sounds nice
- 歌很好听the song is very nice
Antonyms
Origin
Compound word combining 好 (good) + 听 (listen), directly expressing the concept of something being good for listening.