No. 696 in Chinese
懂
To understand.
In a sentence
你懂中文吗？
Do you understand Chinese?
Here, '懂' is used to mean the ability to comprehend or grasp a subject, specifically the Chinese language in this context.
我听不懂这句话。
I don’t understand this sentence.
In this sentence, '懂' indicates an inability to comprehend the meaning of a spoken sentence.
他不懂得关心别人。
He doesn’t understand how to care for others.
'懂' in this context shows an understanding of abstract concepts, like empathy or consideration.
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