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理解
lǐjiě
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Local audio pilot: technical checks passed; new candidates still need listening review.
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- pinyin
- lǐjiě
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- 理解
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- 理解
1 · verb
To grasp the meaning of words, a situation or an idea.
明白话语、情况或概念的意思。
The past and participle are understood; it is fine to ask for clarification.
I understand the words, but not the whole sentence.
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我理解这些词，但不理解整个句子。
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understand — To grasp the meaning of words, a situation or an idea.