懂事

dǒng shì

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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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young

Immature, childish (opposite of sensible)

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mature; ripe

Personality trait indicating maturity

obedient

Of a child: obedient, well-behaved

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.

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这个孩子很懂事。

This child is very sensible.

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for as long as one can remember

matter

to understand