How to Say "I understand" in Chinese: The Difference Between 知道, 明白, 懂 and 理解

If you like our videos and would like to show your appreciation and support, you can also become a member by clicking the Join button to enjoy several nice benefits and have access to additional content as a Superfan! In this video we look at 4 common ways to say "I understand" in Chinese: 知道 [zhī dào], 明白 [míng bái], 懂 [dǒng] and 理解 [lǐ jiě]. They all mean pretty much the same thing and can sometimes be used interchangeably, although there is a slight difference in their level of understanding. 知道 [zhī dào] indicates the most surface level of understanding used for simple facts, often simply translated as "I know". 明白 [míng bái] means that you've understood what someone has said, it is clear to you. 懂 [dǒng] implies a slightly deeper understanding; you understand a concept, idea, or a person well. 理解 [lǐ jiě] conveys a deeper level of understanding; you not only understand something, but also the reasoning behind it. However, these nuances are small, and in many cases not just a single one of these is correct to use. You will hear them all being used often in Chinese. Check out our channel for lots more! 🙂 #learnchinese #learnmandarin #cdrama #cdramas #chinesedrama #chinesedramas #chinese #alwayshome #amidstasnowstormoflove #asbeautifulasyou #bestchoiceever #gameoftruelove #gobacklover #loveatnight #masterofmyown #mybosscdrama #nothingbutyou #onlyforlove #rebloomingblue #smilecode #sniperbutterfly #stepbysteplove #theloveyougiveme #timetofallinlove #youaremysecret ------------------------------ Music: In The Morning by KUWAGO Licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...