This is the 696th most frequent Chinese word.
懂
To understand.
Here, '懂' is used to mean the ability to comprehend or grasp a subject, specifically the Chinese language in this context.
你懂中文吗？
Do you understand Chinese?
In this sentence, '懂' indicates an inability to comprehend the meaning of a spoken sentence.
我听不懂这句话。
I don’t understand this sentence.
'懂' in this context shows an understanding of abstract concepts, like empathy or consideration.