理解 (lǐ jiě) — to understand, to comprehend
Definition
理解 emphasizes understanding a reason, situation, or person's point of view — broader and more empathetic than 懂 (just grasping a fact or meaning).
verb
to understandto comprehend
Examples
- 理解。Wǒ lǐ jiě zhè ge wèn tí le.I understand this question now.
- ，理解。Lǎo shī jiě shì dé hěn qīng chǔ, wǒ men dōu lǐ jiě le.The teacher explained clearly, and we all understood.
- 理解？Nǐ néng lǐ jiě tā wèi shén me zhè yàng zuò ma?Can you understand why he did this?
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