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understanding; comprehension

NounSino-Korean: 理解

  1. 1

    understanding; comprehension

    The state of knowing what something is; the process of accepting something as something else.

    Korean definition: 무엇이 어떤 것인지를 앎. 또는 무엇이 어떤 것이라고 받아들임.

    • They understood that the purpose of this movement was political.

    • Understanding of a scholar's main interests is achieved mainly through the papers he has written.

  2. 2

    understanding

    The state of having realized and knowing something; the process of knowing and accepting something.

    Korean definition: 무엇을 깨달아 앎. 또는 잘 알아서 받아들임.

    • When studying, a solid understanding of the basic principles is important.

    • Before starting work, you need a clear understanding of the tasks.

  3. 3

    understanding

    The process of knowing and accepting someone's situation or circumstances.

    Korean definition: 남의 형편을 알고 받아들임.

    • Mr. Jeong is a very understanding person.

    • Mr. Kim wanted people's understanding even while behaving rudely.