拭目倾耳 — “To watch with keen attention and listen intently”
拭目倾耳 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to watch with keen attention and listen intently”. To observe carefully and listen closely. Literally, “Wipe eyes and incline ear”.
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当这位著名的作家开始讲述他的创作经验时，在场的听众都拭目倾耳，希望能从中获得启发。
When the renowned author began to share his creative experiences, the audience present all watched with keen attention and listened intently, hoping to gain inspiration from it.
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What does 拭目倾耳 mean?
拭目倾耳 (shì mù qīng ěr) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to watch with keen attention and listen intently”.
How do you pronounce 拭目倾耳?
拭目倾耳 is pronounced shì mù qīng ěr in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 拭目倾耳 literally mean?
Literally, 拭目倾耳 means “Wipe eyes and incline ear”. It is used to mean “to watch with keen attention and listen intently”.
What is the Chinese definition of 拭目倾耳?
拭目：擦了眼睛看；倾耳：侧过耳朵听。形容仔细看听