懂事

dǒng shì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to grow beyond the naivete of childhood; to be aware of what is going on in the world
2. (esp. of a child) sensible; thoughtful; intelligent

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 幼稚 yòu zhì 幼稚 yòu zhì young Immature, childish (opposite of sensible): young

Related words

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• 成熟 chéng shú 成熟 chéng shú mature; ripe Personality trait indicating maturity: mature; ripe
• 听话 tīng huà 听话 tīng huà obedient Of a child: obedient, well-behaved: obedient

Usage notes

Collocations

Used with children: 这个孩子很懂事 (This child is very sensible). Not typically used for adults; for adult maturity use 成熟.

Example Sentences

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这个孩子很 懂事 。

This child is very sensible.

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Words Containing 懂事

• 自懂事以来 自懂事以来 zì dǒng shì yǐ lái: for as long as one can remember

Child Words of 懂事

• 事 事 shì: matter
• 懂 懂 dǒng: to understand