了解

liǎojiě

to understand; to know about

Dictionary entry

to understand; to know about; to learn about; to find out

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See it in sentences

我很想了解你们国家的生活。

Wǒ hěn xiǎng liǎojiě nǐmen guójiā de shēnghuó.

English

I really want to learn about life in your country.

多聊天儿可以更了解朋友。

Duō liáotiānr kěyǐ gèng liǎojiě péngyou.

English

Chatting more helps you understand your friends better.

Goes with

  • 了解一下get to know a bit
  • 了解中国learn about China
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