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体会
tǐhuì
to know from experience
HSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #4086, Hard
体会
tǐhuì
to learn through experience
HSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #4086, Hard
体会
tǐhuì
to realize
HSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #4086, Hard
体会
tǐhuì
understanding
HSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #4086, Hard
体会
tǐhuì
experience
HSK 5, n, 13 strokes, rank #4086, Hard
tǐhuì(ti3hui4)ti hui T3
1to know from experience
2to learn through experience
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March 24, 2026
体会(體會)tǐhuì(ti3hui4)
体会 (tǐhuì) refers to the understanding or realization gained from personal experience. It's often used in contexts where someone learns a lesson through direct involvement rather than theoretical knowledge, emphasizing the depth of comprehension that comes from lived experiences.
Strokes13Frequency#4086DifficultyHard
Cultural note
体会 is often used in the context of Chinese education, where experiential learning is valued. In traditional Chinese philosophy, understanding through experience is seen as a key aspect of wisdom, reflecting a broader cultural appreciation for the lessons that life teaches.
Memory tip
Imagine a person (体, tǐ) deeply 'knowing' (会, huì) something after going through it. Picture them standing in front of a mirror reflecting their experiences - the body (体) learns through reflection (会). This connection between 'body' and 'understanding' helps reinforce the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 体会
tǐhuì(ti3hui4)
1to know from experience
2to learn through experience
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About 体会
体会Simplified
體會Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4086Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L5ElementaryTOCFLL3HSKKL2CEFRA2
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感受 (gǎnshòu) — use 体会 when emphasizing understanding gained from experience, while 感受 focuses more on feelings or sensations.
Usage Notes
When using 体会, it's important to note that it often implies a deeper understanding rather than just surface-level knowledge. It's commonly found in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions about personal growth or learning. Be cautious of confusing it with 知道 (zhīdào), which simply means 'to know'.
HSK Study Tips
As a level 5 vocabulary word, 体会 connects well with other HSK 5 words related to personal experience and learning, such as 经验 (jīngyàn - experience) and 感觉 (gǎnjué - feeling). Students should focus on using it in sentences expressing personal insights or lessons learned.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 体会 with 知道. For example, saying '我知道这个事情' (I know this thing) instead of '我体会到这个事情' (I realized this thing) misses the experiential nuance of 体会. Use 体会 when emphasizing learning through experience.
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体会 (tǐhuì) refers to the understanding or realization gained from personal experience. It's often used in contexts where someone learns a lesson through direct involvement rather than theoretical knowledge, emphasizing the depth of comprehension that comes from lived experiences.
When to use 体会
When using 体会, it's important to note that it often implies a deeper understanding rather than just surface-level knowledge. It's commonly found in both formal and informal settings, especially in discussions about personal growth or learning. Be cautious of confusing it with 知道 (zhīdào), which simply means 'to know'.
体会 or something close to it
感受 (gǎnshòu) — use 体会 when emphasizing understanding gained from experience, while 感受 focuses more on feelings or sensations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 体会 with 知道. For example, saying '我知道这个事情' (I know this thing) instead of '我体会到这个事情' (I realized this thing) misses the experiential nuance of 体会. Use 体会 when emphasizing learning through experience.
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Grammar patterns of 体会
体会 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
