Understanding and Comprehension
懂 + complement
In words like 懂得 and 懂事, 懂 (dǒng) conveys grasping a concept or being sensible.
懂 (dǒng): To understand — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 懂 works in context.
In words like 懂得 and 懂事, 懂 (dǒng) conveys grasping a concept or being sensible.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 懂 is used in context
The heart (忄) understands or comprehends something deeply, like a plant (董) growing with knowledge — to understand or know.
to understand; to know; to comprehend
Understanding / Sensible
I cannot understand what he said.
I understand what you mean.
I understand this principle.
This child is very sensible.
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