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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
领会lǐnghuìto understandHSK 7, n, 17 strokes, rank #12578, Very Hard
领会lǐnghuìto comprehendHSK 7, n, 17 strokes, rank #12578, Very Hard
领会lǐnghuìto graspHSK 7, n, 17 strokes, rank #12578, Very Hard
lǐnghuì(ling3hui4) T3
  1. 1to understand
  2. 2to comprehend
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March 24, 2026

领会(領會)lǐnghuì(ling3hui4)

领会 (lǐnghuì) means to understand or comprehend something deeply, often going beyond surface-level knowledge. It is commonly used in contexts where one grasps the essence or significance of an idea, concept, or situation, particularly in academic or professional settings.

Strokes17Frequency#12578DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese education and workplace culture, the emphasis is often placed on not just understanding a concept, but being able to apply it practically. This reflects a cultural valuing of practical wisdom and comprehensive insight over rote memorization.

Memory Tip

Imagine a leader (领) who 'holds' (会) the key to understanding. Visualize this leader taking a deep dive into a complex topic, emerging with a glowing light bulb above their head, symbolizing clarity and insight as they grasp the full meaning.

Meanings of 领会

lǐnghuì(ling3hui4)
1to understand
2to comprehend
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About 领会

领会Simplified
領會Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12578Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 领会

Quick Contrast

理解 (lǐjiě) vs 领会 (lǐnghuì): use 理解 for general understanding, while 领会 emphasizes a deeper or more profound comprehension.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 领会 with other similar terms like 理解 (lǐjiě), which is more general for 'understanding.' 领会 tends to be more formal and is often used in written contexts or discussions about complex ideas. Ensure the tones are correct: 领 (lǐng) is third tone and 会 (huì) is fourth tone.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 领会 connects well with other advanced vocabulary in discussing abstract ideas or concepts. Students should focus on using it in sentences that require nuanced understanding, linking it to related terms like 理解 (lǐjiě) and 阐释 (chǎnshì) for deeper comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 领会 with 理解, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我理解这个问题' when '我领会这个问题' is more appropriate for emphasizing deeper comprehension.

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Component Characters

领lǐngneck
HSK 511 strokes页
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会huìcan
HSK 16 strokes人
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How to say to understand in Chinese

“to understand” in Chinese is领会lǐnghuì

领会 (lǐnghuì) means to understand or comprehend something deeply, often going beyond surface-level knowledge. It is commonly used in contexts where one grasps the essence or significance of an idea, concept, or situation, particularly in academic or professional settings.

When to use 领会

Be cautious not to confuse 领会 with other similar terms like 理解 (lǐjiě), which is more general for 'understanding.' 领会 tends to be more formal and is often used in written contexts or discussions about complex ideas. Ensure the tones are correct: 领 (lǐng) is third tone and 会 (huì) is fourth tone.

领会 or something close to it

理解 (lǐjiě) vs 领会 (lǐnghuì): use 理解 for general understanding, while 领会 emphasizes a deeper or more profound comprehension.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 领会 with 理解, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我理解这个问题' when '我领会这个问题' is more appropriate for emphasizing deeper comprehension.

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Grammar Patterns of 领会

领会 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 3 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.

Exercise 1 of 1

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我不能很好地____这些数字的重要性.

I can't quite grasp the meaning of these figures.

Example Sentences for 领会 (1)

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我不能很好地领会这些数字的重要性.

wǒ bù néng hěn hǎo dì lǐng huì zhè xiē shù zì de zhòng yào xìng.

I can't quite grasp the meaning of these figures.

Frequently Asked Questions about 领会

You can say '我领会了这个观点的深意,' which means 'I have grasped the deeper meaning of this viewpoint.'

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