Learn Hardcore Chinese: tīngshuō - to hear that; be told that

听说tīngshuōtīngshuō

to hear that; be told that

From Lesson 35:Going on a bicycle ride with friends·Hardcore Chinese

Usages of tīngshuō

我wǒ　听说tīngshuō　路况lùkuàng　不bù　好hǎo。wǒ tīngshuō lùkuàng bù hǎo.

I heard that the road conditions are poor.

你nǐ　听说tīngshuō　修车店xiūchēdiàn　在zài　附近fùjìn　吗ma？nǐ tīngshuō xiūchēdiàn zài fùjìn ma?

Have you heard that the bicycle repair shop is nearby?

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