领悟 (lǐng wù) — Chinese Word

verb HSK 5

Traditional 領悟

lǐng wù

to comprehend · to grasp · to understand deeply · to gain insight

Meaning

领悟 means to understand something on a deep, intuitive level—to truly grasp the meaning or essence of something rather than just knowing it superficially. It implies a moment of realization or enlightenment, often after reflection or experience. This word is more formal and contemplative than simple understanding.

Usage

领悟 is commonly used in written language, philosophical discussions, or when describing profound realizations. It often appears with abstract concepts like truth, meaning, or life principles. Native speakers use it when someone finally 'gets' something important after thinking about it, not for everyday simple understanding.

Examples

01
经过多年的学习，他终于领悟了这个道理。
Jīng guò duō nián de xué xí, tā zhōng yú lǐng wù le zhè ge dào lǐ.
After many years of study, he finally grasped this principle.
02
她从老师的话中领悟到人生的真谛。
Tā cóng lǎo shī de huà zhōng lǐng wù dào rén shēng de zhēn dì.
She gained insight into the true meaning of life from her teacher's words.

Characters

Common collocations

领悟能力
lǐng wù néng lì
comprehension ability
深刻领悟
shēn kè lǐng wù
to deeply comprehend
领悟到
lǐng wù dào
to come to understand
领悟精神
lǐng wù jīng shén
to grasp the spirit/essence

Antonyms

Origin

领 originally meant 'neck' or 'collar,' later extending to 'to lead' and 'to receive/accept.' 悟 combines the heart radical (忄) with 吾 (I/me), suggesting internal comprehension or awakening of the mind.