ling5 ng6領悟领悟

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動詞Uncommon

Definition

To comprehend, grasp, or understand.

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How it's used

Refers to a deeper level of understanding that often comes after reflection or experience, rather than just basic comprehension of facts. It implies an internal realization or an 'aha' moment regarding abstract concepts, life lessons, or complex meanings. While it functions as a verb, it is also frequently used in the noun form 領悟力 to describe someone's intellectual capacity.

Examples

keoi5佢zung1終jyu1於ling5領ng6悟dou3到go3個dou6道lei5理laa3喇。

He finally grasped the principle.

nei5你ling5領ng6悟dou3到keoi5佢gong2講me1咩mei6未aa4呀？

Have you understood what he said yet?

Common phrases

ling5領ng6悟lik6力

comprehension ability

ling5領ng6悟dou3到

to have grasped

Common mistake

Avoid using this for simple tasks like understanding a basic instruction, where 明白 or 識得 is more natural. Using 領悟 for mundane things can sound overly dramatic or literary.