English–Chinese
“obedient” in Chinese
How to say “obedient” in Chinese
“Obedient” in Chinese is 听话 (tīng huà).
A person or animal stays aligned with another's spoken directions instead of resisting them.
Example sentences with 听话
父母希望孩子听话，但也重视他的独立性。fù mǔ xī wàng hái zi tīng huà dàn yě zhòng shì tā de dú lì xìng
Parents want their child to obey, but they also value his independence.
Tips for using 听话
- In everyday conversation, 听话 (tīnghuà, "obedient") often praises a child's or pet's conduct, while applying it to an adult may suggest a lack of independence.
Other Chinese words for “obedient”
他很顺从，总是听别人的意见。tā hěn shùn cóng zǒng shì tīng bié rén de yì jiàn
He is very obedient and always listens to other people's opinions.