How to Say ‘Do you understand?’ in Traditional Chinese
你懂嗎？
💬 Usage Tip: Very direct, using [懂] (to understand) in question form prompts clarification if needed.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Checking for understanding ensures a two-way conversation, fostering cooperative dialogue.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Refers to the person being addressed.
你住在哪裡？
Where do you live?
懂
[dǒng]
understand
Comprehend or grasp the meaning.
你懂這個概念嗎？
Do you understand this concept?
嗎
[ma]
question particle
A particle indicating a question.
他回來了嗎？
Has he returned?
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