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

dǒng (third tone, dipping) shì (fourth tone, falling)dong3 shi4

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

Levels 7–9· 2021 three-band, nine-level proficiency standardadjectiveverb
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Meanings

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

    to grow beyond the naivete of childhood; to be aware of what is going on in the world; (esp. of a child) sensible; thoughtful; intelligent

    adjective