Learn a Chinese Character - 懂

Chinese Character: (Dǒng - Understand; Comprehend)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Heart radical)

Stroke Count: 15 (Number of strokes: 15)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从忄(心理活动),董声(dǒng,表音)。本义指理解(如"懂得"),现指明白事理(如"懂事")(Phonetic-semantic character: "忄" (heart) + "董" (phonetic). Originally meant "grasp", now means "be sensible".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dǒng (Third tone)

3. Meaning

To understand; to comprehend; to know; to realize; to grasp; to see the point; to get the idea.

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

I understand this concept clearly. 我完全懂得这个概念。

The child is very sensible for his age. 这个孩子非常懂事。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "忄" (heart) + "董" (manage) → Manage knowledge with heart. 组合“忄”+“董”→ 用心管理知识。

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