洞悉 (dòng xī) — to have a thorough understanding; to see through; to have deep insight into
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to see through' or grasp something hidden with complete insight — stronger and more literary than 了解, more penetrating than 理解 because it implies piercing to the truth beneath the surface.
verb
to have a thorough understandingto see throughto have deep insight into
Examples
- 洞悉。Tā dòng xī le shì qing de zhēn xiàng.He saw through the truth of the matter.
- 洞悉。Zhǐ yǒu zhuān jiā cái néng dòng xī zhè ge fù zá de wèn tí.Only experts can thoroughly understand this complex problem.
- 洞悉，。Tā dòng xī rén xìng de ruò diǎn, yīn cǐ néng gòu shuō fú tā rén.He has deep insight into human weaknesses, so he can persuade others.
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