How to Say ‘I understand’ in Simplified Chinese
我听懂了
wǒ tīng dǒng le
[wo tīngdǒng luh]
💬 Usage Tip: The 了 at the end signals that the understanding has now happened. Without it, 我听懂 sounds unfinished.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
听懂
tīng dǒng
[tīngdǒng]
to understand (by listening)
Verb meaning to hear and comprehend what is said.
老师的话你听懂吗？
Did you understand what the teacher said?
了
le
[luh]
completed-action particle
Shows that the action has happened or been completed.
店里推出了新活动。
The restaurant has launched a new promotion.
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