understand human affairs; be worldly-wise
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to understand thoroughly; to be well-versed in human relations and worldly affairs
Describes someone who understands social conventions, human relationships, and the ways of the world. Often implies wisdom and open-mindedness.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
tōng通
dá达
，
lè乐
yú于
zhù助
rén人
。
He is worldly-wise and always willing to help others.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
xiān先
sheng生
yuè阅
lì历
fēng丰
fù富
，
tōng通
dá达
shì世
shì事
。
This elderly gentleman is experienced and understands the ways of the world.
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Tā他
jiàn见
jiě解
tōng通
dá达
，
cóng从
bù不
jū拘
nì泥
yú于
xiǎo小
jié节
。
His views are broad-minded; he never gets bogged down in trivialities.
Zuò做
shēng生
yì意
yào要
tōng通
dá达
rén人
qíng情
，
cái才
néng能
cháng长
jiǔ久
。
To do business successfully, one must understand human relations; only then can it last.