How to Say ‘Got it’ in Simplified Chinese
明白了
💬 Usage Tip: Common way to affirm understanding.
🇨🇳 In China: Affirming understanding in conversations promotes effective communication in business and personal interactions.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
明白
[míng bái]
understood
To know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.
他终于明白了问题所在。
He finally understood where the problem was.
了
[le]
(a change of state)
Indicates the completion of an action or change.
他终于明白了问题所在。
He finally understood where the problem was.
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