Definition
了解 (liǎo jiě) means 'to understand' in the sense of knowing about a person or situation, and also 'to find out' information. 明白 (míngbai) emphasizes seeing something clearly or suddenly realizing a point, while 理解 (lǐjiě) is deeper comprehension of concepts or feelings. 得知 (dézhī) specifically means 'to learn of' news or facts.
verb
to understandto realizeto find out
Easily confused
- 了结liǎo jiésound-aliketo settle, to conclude, to bring to an end (a matter, dispute, case)
Examples
- 了解。Wǒ liǎo jiě nǐ wèi shénme bù gāoxìng.I understand why you are unhappy.
- 了解。Wǒ xiǎng liǎo jiě yí xià qíngkuàng.I want to find out the situation.
- 了解。Tā duì Zhōngguó wénhuà hěn liǎo jiě.He understands Chinese culture well.
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