听我说
tīng wǒ shuō
Listen to me · trad. 聽我說
听我说 (Tīng wǒ shuō) is a common way to ask someone to listen to you, often used when you want to get someone's attention or "get the floor" before explaining something important or asking them to "hear you out."
What does 听我说 (tīng wǒ shuō) mean?
听我说 (tīng wǒ shuō) means “listen to me” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “listen I speak.”
When to use it
Neutral. It's direct and can be used in most informal or semi-formal situations. For a more polite or urgent request, you might add a phrase like 请 (qǐng, "please").
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "ting WOH shwor." The first syllable has a high, flat tone, the second is a rising tone, and the third is a high, flat tone.
Other ways to say it
- 请听我说qǐng tīng wǒ shuōplease listen to me (more polite)
- 你听我说nǐ tīng wǒ shuōyou listen to me (emphasizing "you")
- 听我说完tīng wǒ shuō wánhear me out (until I finish speaking)
Examples
听我说，这件事很重要。
tīng wǒ shuō, zhè jiàn shì hěn zhòngyào.
Listen to me, this matter is very important.
你先别急，听我说。
nǐ xiān bié jí, tīng wǒ shuō.
Don't be anxious, listen to me first.
请听我说完，好吗？
qǐng tīng wǒ shuō wán, hǎo ma?
Please let me finish speaking, okay?
Pro tip: When you need to interrupt or ensure someone pays attention, saying 听我说 helps to signal that you have something important to convey.
Related phrases
带伞了吗？ · Did you bring an umbrella还行 · It's alright你先请 · After you
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