明白(míng bai)

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Character breakdown

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Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)Full guide →
surname BaiFull guide →
Example sentences

How 明白 is used in everyday Chinese — the speaker reads the whole sentence.

  • 明白这概念。

    wǒ míng bái zhè gài niàn

    I understand the concept.

  • 汤姆明白了吗?

    tāng mǔ míng bái le ma

    Does Tom understand?

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