懂事 (dǒng shì) — sensible and considerate (often of a child); mature and socially aware
Definition
Said mostly of children/young people who behave maturely and read social cues — closer to 'considerate and aware' than simply clever. Lighter than 周到 (thorough, planned) and more about social maturity than 明智 (wise judgment).
adjective
sensible and considerate (often of a child)mature and socially aware
Examples
- 懂事，。Zhè ge hái zi hěn dǒng shì, zhī dào gěi mā ma dào shuǐ.This child is very sensible, knowing to pour water for mom.
- ，懂事，。Tā suī rán nián qīng, dàn hěn dǒng shì, zuò shì zhōu dào.Although she is young, she is very mature and does things thoroughly.
- 懂事，。Tā bú tài dǒng shì, zǒng shì rě má fan.He is not very sensible, always causing trouble.
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