懂事

dǒng shìㄉㄨㄥˇ ㄕˋ
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Meaning

Meanings

  1. 1

    to grow beyond the naivete of childhood; to be aware of what is going on in the world

  2. 2

    (esp. of a child) sensible; thoughtful; intelligent

Examples

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在你這個年紀你應該要更懂事。

You ought to know better at your age.

他已經長大該懂事了。

He is old enough to know better.

她年紀夠大該懂事了。

She is old enough to know better.

我觉得你是时候该懂事了。

我覺得你是時候該懂事了。

I think it's time for you to grow up.