Verbs
听说 vs 觉得/认为
heard that vs think/believe — hearsay vs opinion
Comparison / 对比
| 听说 tīngshuō | 觉得/认为 juéde/rènwéi | |
|---|---|---|
| 听说 | I heard (secondhand) | No personal judgment |
| 觉得 | I think/feel (casual) | Subjective opinion |
| 认为 | I believe (formal) | Strong assertion |
| Source | Others told me | My own thinking |
Examples / 例句
听说: 听说他要去美国留学。
I heard he is going to study in the US.
觉得/认为: 我觉得这个主意不错。/ 我认为应该改变计划。
I think this idea is good. / I believe we should change the plan.
Quick rule: 听说 = someone else said. 觉得 = your casual feeling. 认为 = your formal considered view.
Fill in the Blank / 填空练习
Type the correct word to complete each sentence. Press Enter or click Check.
明天要下雨,我们改天再去吧。
我这样做不太合适。
专家们这个方法最有效。
Quick Quiz / 小测验
明天要下雨。
Heard from others → 听说.
我这样做不太合适。
Personal feeling → 觉得.
专家们这个方法最有效。
Formal expert opinion → 认为.