The Chinese word 了解 means “to understand” or “to comprehend”. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to indicate that someone has gained knowledge or information about a particular topic or situation. The word can be used in a variety of contexts, such as when discussing a news article, learning about a new concept or idea, or simply getting to know someone better.
Translation
Verb: to understand
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们需要了解这个问题的根源 | wǒmen xūyào liǎojiě zhège wèntí de gēnyuán | We need to understand the root of this issue |
| 你能否了解一下我的情况？ | nǐ néng fǒu liǎojiě yīxià wǒ de qíngkuàng? | Can you please understand my situation? |
| 他们需要了解市场的需求才能开展业务 | tāmen xūyào liǎojiě shìchǎng de xūqiú cái néng kāizhǎn yèwù | They need to understand the market demand to conduct business |
| 我们应该多了解不同文化之间的差异 | wǒmen yīnggāi duō liǎojiě bùtóng wénhuà zhī jiān de chāyì | We should understand the differences between different cultures |
| 了解你的需求是我们的首要任务 | liǎojiě nǐ de xūqiú shì wǒmen de shǒuyào rènwù | Understanding your needs is our top priority |
| 我们需要更多的时间来了解这个问题 | wǒmen xūyào gèng duō de shíjiān lái liǎojiě zhège wèntí | We need more time to understand this issue |
| 他们需要了解客户的需求才能提供更好的服务 | tāmen xūyào liǎojiě kèhù de xūqiú cái néng tígōng gèng hǎo de fúwù | They need to understand the customer’s needs in order to provide better service |
HSK
了解 is part of HSK Level 3 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 4.
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