How to Write 懂
The character 懂 (dǒng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
懂 is pronounced dǒng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to understand.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 懂 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 懂
懂事
dǒng shì
sensible
听懂
tīng dǒng
to understand (by listening)
懂得
dǒng de
to understand
Example Sentences
这个孩子很懂事。
zhè ge hái zi hěn dǒng shì
This child is very sensible and mature.
你听懂了吗？
nǐ tīng dǒng le ma
Did you understand?
我懂得这个道理。
wǒ dǒng de zhè ge dào lǐ
I understand this principle.
Practice Writing 懂 (dǒng)
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