懂得 dǒngde to understand
to understand; to know; to comprehend
How to remember 懂得: 懂 understand + 得 get = to understand.
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How it is used
- 'To understand/know how to appreciate,' taking abstract objects - 懂得感恩 (dǒngde gǎn'ēn) know how to be grateful, 懂得珍惜 (dǒngde zhēnxī) know to cherish something.
- Deeper than plain 懂 (dǒng, grasp/get it) or 明白 (míngbai, be clear on): 懂得 implies knowing the value or the way of doing something, not just comprehending a fact.
Example sentences
- 她懂得怎么照顾小孩子。 Tā dǒngde zěnme zhàogù xiǎo háizi.She knows how to look after small children.