HSK 2 · Chinese hanzi
懂 — to understand, to know
- Reading
- dǒng
- Meaning
- to understand, to know
- HSK level
- HSK 2
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
懂 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 2 level. Its primary reading is dǒng and it means to understand, to know. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
懂 appears in everyday chinese words such as 懂 (understand, know), 懂得 (understand, know) and 懂事 (sensible, understanding, thoughtful).
Chinese words containing 懂
Frequently asked questions
What does 懂 mean in Chinese?
懂 means to understand, to know in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 2 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 懂 read?
懂 is read dǒng. Reading it inside real words — 懂 and 懂得 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 懂 — is it HSK 2?
Yes. 懂 is on the official HSK 2 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 懂 in a word?
A common word containing 懂 is 懂 (dǒng) — "understand, know". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 懂 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 懂 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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