懂 dǒng
to understand
懂 (dǒng) means "to understand" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
Words used with 懂
讲
jiǎng
to explain, to tell
电影
diànyǐng
movie
历史
lìshǐ
history
故事
gùshi
story
Frequently asked questions
What does 懂 (dǒng) mean in Chinese?
懂 (dǒng) means "to understand" in Chinese. 懂 (dǒng) means "to understand" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 懂 in a sentence?
Use 懂 (dǒng) the way you would use "to understand" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.
What words are commonly used with 懂?
Common words that pair with 懂 include 讲. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 懂 (dǒng) and 试 (shì)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 懂 means "to understand"; 试 means "to try". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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