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

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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