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懂得

dǒng de
HSK 3.0 Level 3 Verb Common

Definitions

  1. 1. to understand; to know; to comprehend

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Word relationships

Synonyms

2 items
理解
lǐ jiě

to comprehend; to understand

用于表示领会抽象道理或他人感受
明白
míng bai

clear

日常用语，表示清楚了解

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Chinese learners often misuse 懂得 with objects that do not involve deep comprehension; use 知道 or 明白 for simple facts. E.g., 我知道他的电话号码, not 我懂得他的电话号码.

Formality

懂得 is slightly more formal than 懂, often used in written or emotional contexts, e.g., 懂得感恩.

Example Sentences

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小孩子也要 懂得 是非。
Even children should understand right and wrong.

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Words Containing 懂得

完全懂得
wán quán dǒng de

to understand completely

Child Words of 懂得

得
dé

to obtain

得
de

structural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc

得
děi

to have to

懂
dǒng

to understand