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The word "了解" is formed by combining the character "了", which here conveys a sense of completion or perceptual clarity, with "解", meaning to untie, resolve, or explain. Together, they create a verb meaning "to understand", implying the act of fully resolving or clarifying a matter.

Example Sentences Hide

我了解这个问题。

Wǒ liǎojiě zhège wèntí.

I understand this problem.

我了解昨天的事。

Wǒ liǎojiě zuótiān de shì.

I understand yesterday's matter.

你应该了解情况。

Nǐ yīnggāi liǎojiě qíngkuàng.

You should understand the situation.

我了解他为什么迟到。

Wǒ liǎojiě tā wèishénme chídào.

I understand why he was late.

通过调查，我们了解了事件的真相。

Tōngguò diàochá, wǒmen liǎojiěle shìjiàn de zhēnxiàng.

Through investigation, we understood the truth of the incident.

Word Definition - 了解

liǎo jiě to understand; to realize; to find out

Individual Character Details

了 le, liǎo, liǎo, liào
解 xiè, jiě, jiè, xiè