A2 verb Neutral #3,000 most common 1 min read

看懂

kandong /kʰɑn⁵⁵ tʊŋ²¹⁴/
Practice it

To comprehend information acquired through sight or reading.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Understand what is seen or read.
  • Combines 'see' and 'understand'.
  • Common in daily reading and visual contexts.

Overview

“看懂”是一个非常常用的汉语动词，由“看”（to see/look）和“懂”（to understand）组合而成，字面意思就是“看着明白”。它主要用来描述一个人能够理解通过视觉或阅读获取的信息。这个词语的适用范围很广，从简单的识别文字到理解复杂的图表或画面都可以使用。

“看懂”通常用在当一个人成功理解了某样东西（通常是文字、图画、图表等）的含义时。它可以单独使用，也可以后面接宾语，说明看懂了什么。例如：我看不懂这个字。你能看懂我的意思吗？

  1. 1阅读：书本、文章、邮件、短信等文字内容的理解。例如：这本书太难了，我看不懂。2. 视觉信息：图画、照片、图表、地图、指示牌等的理解。例如：这张图表很复杂，我需要花点时间才能看懂。3. 肢体语言或表情：虽然不那么常见，但有时也用来指理解他人的非语言表达。例如：他脸上那种表情，我看不懂是什么意思。

教学场景：老师可能会问学生是否看懂了黑板上的内容。

  1. 1理解 (lǐjiě)：比“看懂”更广泛，可以指理解抽象概念、理论、他人意图等，不一定需要通过视觉或阅读。例如：我理解你的感受。2. 明白 (míngbai)：与“看懂”和“理解”都比较接近，表示弄清楚事实或道理。例如：我明白了，谢谢你。3. 看明白 (kàn míngbai)：与“看懂”意思几乎相同，只是更口语化一些，强调看得清楚并且明白了。

“看懂”侧重于通过“看”这个动作来达到“懂”的目的，而“理解”和“明白”则更侧重于认知上的清晰。

Examples

1

我看不懂这封信，你能帮我看看吗？

everyday

I can't understand this letter, can you help me take a look?

2

请仔细阅读说明书，确保能够看懂所有操作步骤。

formal

Please read the manual carefully to ensure you can understand all the operating steps.

3

这幅画太抽象了，我有点看不懂它想表达什么。

informal

This painting is too abstract, I don't quite understand what it's trying to express.

4

研究人员需要看懂大量的文献资料来支持他们的理论。

academic

Researchers need to understand a large amount of literature to support their theories.

Common Collocations

看懂文字 understand written text
看懂图表 understand charts/graphs
看不懂 cannot understand

Common Phrases

我看不懂

I don't understand

你能看懂吗？

Can you understand?

看懂了

Understood (what was seen/read)

Often Confused With

看懂 vs 理解

'理解' is a broader term for comprehension, applicable to abstract ideas, emotions, or intentions, not necessarily requiring visual input. '看懂' specifically implies understanding gained through seeing or reading.

看懂 vs 明白

'明白' means to grasp a fact or reason, similar to 'understand'. While often interchangeable with '看懂' in context, '看懂' emphasizes the visual aspect of comprehension more directly.

Grammar Patterns

看懂 + 宾语 (e.g., 看懂说明书) 看不懂 + 宾语 (e.g., 看不懂汉字) 主语 + 看懂/看不懂 + 宾语 (e.g., 我看懂了那幅画)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

The phrase '看不懂' (cannot understand) is very common and frequently used. It's generally safe to use in most everyday situations when referring to text or images. For more abstract concepts, '不理解' might be more appropriate.

Common Mistakes

Learners might overuse '看懂' for abstract concepts where '理解' or '明白' would be better. Ensure the object of comprehension is something that can be visually perceived or read.

Tips

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Focus on Visual Comprehension

Remember '看懂' links the act of seeing with understanding. Use it when the input is visual or textual.

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Avoid Overgeneralization

Don't use '看懂' for abstract concepts or feelings unless there's a visual representation involved.

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Directness in Communication

Expressing '看不懂' directly is common and accepted, showing a need for clarification without causing offense.

Word Origin

The word is a compound of '看' (kàn), meaning 'to see' or 'to look', and '懂' (dǒng), meaning 'to understand'. Together, they literally mean 'to see and understand'.

Cultural Context

In Chinese culture, directly stating '看不懂' is a straightforward way to indicate a lack of comprehension, often prompting a request for explanation or assistance.

Memory Tip

Think of '看' (look) + '懂' (understand) = 'Look and Understand'. It's about processing what your eyes take in.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“看懂”特指通过视觉（看）来达到理解的目的，通常用于文字、图画等。而“理解”的范围更广，可以包括抽象概念、理论、情感等，不一定需要通过视觉。

主要用在阅读文字（如书、邮件）或解释图像（如图表、照片）的场景。也可以指看懂他人的表情或手势。

是的，“看不懂”是非常常见的表达，用来表示对看到的文字或图像内容不理解。

“看明白”和“看清楚”在某些语境下可以达到类似的意思，但“看懂”是最直接和常用的表达。

Test Yourself

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这份合同很长，我花了好几个小时才______。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 看懂

合同是文字材料，需要通过阅读来理解，所以用“看懂”最合适。

multiple choice

下列哪个词语最接近“看懂”的意思？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 理解（通过视觉）

“看懂”强调的是通过视觉信息（如文字、图像）来达到理解的目的。

sentence building

请用“看懂”和“说明书”组成一个句子。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 我看懂了说明书。

“看懂”是动词，后面接宾语“说明书”，主语是“我”，构成“主语+谓语+宾语”的基本句式。

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