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    Using 懂得 (dǒngde) to express "to understand"

    Manner & Method
    Permission & Ability

    Structure

    Subject + 懂得 + Clause/Noun

    Explanation

    懂得 (dǒngde) is a verb meaning "to understand" or "to know how to," with an emphasis on deeper comprehension or awareness rather than surface-level knowledge. It is often used to talk about understanding principles, feelings, or how to do things properly.

    Examples

    • 她懂得如何跟不同的人打交道。

      Tā dǒngde rúhé gēn bùtóng de rén dǎ jiāodào.

      She knows how to deal with different kinds of people.

    • 长大以后才懂得父母的辛苦。

      Zhǎng dà yǐhòu cái dǒngde fùmǔ de xīnkǔ.

      Only after growing up does one understand the hardships of one's parents.

    • 他虽然年轻，但很懂得照顾别人的感受。

      Tā suīrán niánqīng, dàn hěn dǒngde zhàogù biérén de gǎnshòu.

      Although he is young, he is very good at considering others' feelings.

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