Chinese word

领会

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐng huì

Meaning

  • verbunderstand

Example

我很快就会领会这件事的意义。wǒ hěn kuài jiù huì lǐng huì zhè jiàn shì de yì yì

I will soon understand the significance of this.

Illustration for 领会 (understand)

More examples

他很快就领会了会议的要点。tā hěn kuài jiù lǐng huì le huì yì de yào diǎn

He quickly grasped the key points of the meeting.

Core concept

Receive words or information, gather their central thread, and hold the intended meaning in mind.

Common phrases

  • 领会意义lǐng huì yì yì

    grasp the significance

  • 领会要点lǐng huì yào diǎn

    understand the key points

  • 领会精神lǐng huì jīng shén

    understand the spirit

Similar words

理解lí jiě: Understand the meaning or reason behind words, events, or situations.
领悟lǐng wù: Gain a deep understanding of an essential meaning through learning or experience.
把握bǎ wò: Grasp the key point or overall situation and handle it appropriately.
明白míng bái: Become clear about the meaning or reason of something.

Definition in Chinese

接收对方的话或信息后迅速把握其要点或意图，并能在语境中理解或运用。jiē shōu duì fāng de huà huò xìn xī hòu xùn sù bǎ wò qí yào diǎn huò yì tú bìng néng zài yǔ jìng zhōng lí jiě huò yùn yòng

Word origin

The compound combines 领 (lǐng, "to receive or grasp") and 会 (huì, "to understand"), linking the taking in of information with the ability to grasp its meaning.

Usage tips

  • In everyday use, the object is often an idea, significance, spirit, or intention rather than a concrete fact, which makes the verb useful when discussing what a lesson or remark means in context.

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