thoroughly understand; see through; fathom
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to thoroughly understand; to see clearly through; to penetrate (figuratively)
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe deep, penetrating comprehension of principles, truths, or situations. Often implies seeing through superficial appearances to grasp the essence.
dòng洞
chè彻
shì事
lǐ理
to thoroughly understand the logic and principles of things
Tā他
duì对
shì市
chǎng场
guī规
lǜ律
dòng洞
chè彻
wú无
yí遗
。
He has a thorough and penetrating grasp of market laws.
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Zhǐ只
yǒu有
dòng洞
chè彻
rén人
shēng生
zhēn真
dì谛
，
cái才
néng能
huò获
dé得
nèi内
xīn心
de的
píng平
jìng静
。
Only by thoroughly comprehending the true meaning of life can one achieve inner peace.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
dòng洞
chè彻
shì世
qíng情
，
què却
hěn很
shǎo少
fā发
biǎo表
píng评
lùn论
。
This old man sees through the ways of the world clearly, yet seldom makes comments.