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hiểu
/hiəw˧˩˧/
to understand
Tôi không hiểu câu hỏi này.
I don't understand this question.
general
to comprehend or grasp the meaning of something
Bạn hiểu ý tôi không?
Do you understand what I mean?
Học sinh cần hiểu bài trước khi làm bài tập.
Students need to understand the lesson before doing the exercises.
Commonly used in everyday conversations and academic settings.
general
to realize or perceive something
Tôi mới hiểu rằng bạn đã cố gắng rất nhiều.
I just realized that you've tried very hard.
Often used to express sudden understanding or realization.
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Common Usage
'Hiểu' is a versatile verb that can be used in various contexts, from everyday conversations to academic discussions.
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Negative Form
The negative form 'không hiểu' is commonly used to express confusion or lack of understanding.
Word Origin
Derived from the Sino-Vietnamese word 'hiểu' (解), meaning 'to understand' or 'to explain'.
Usage Notes
The verb 'hiểu' is often used in the negative form 'không hiểu' to express confusion or lack of understanding. It can also be used in the passive form 'được hiểu' to mean 'to be understood'.
Word Breakdown
hiểu
to understand
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