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了解

liǎojiě

Description

"了解"的意思是知道或明白一件事情,也可以表示对某个人或事物很清楚。

The meaning of "了解" is to know or understand something, and it can also mean being very familiar with a person or thing.

我们常常用"我了解"来告诉别人自己明白了。

We often use "我了解" to tell others that we understand.

Meanings

了解liǎojiě

to understand; to know about

我很了解他。

I know him well.

了解liǎojiě

to find out; to look into

我想了解一下这个工作。

I want to learn about this job.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    了 (to finish/clear) + 解 (to understand), together meaning clear comprehension.

  • Nuance

    了解 stresses knowing facts or details, while 理解 stresses grasping meaning or empathy.

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