领悟 lǐngwù to understand
to understand; to comprehend
How to remember 领悟: 领 neck + 悟 to realize = to understand.
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How it is used
- To come to understand / realize deeply - 他终于领悟了人生的意义 (tā zhōngyú lǐngwù le rénshēng de yìyì) he finally grasped the meaning of life.
- Implies an inner, sometimes sudden realization of a profound truth or principle.
- Contrast 领会 (lǐnghuì, to grasp an intended meaning) - 领悟 is deeper, more enlightenment-like comprehension.