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

dǒng shì

d+ǒng·3rd tonesh+ì·4th tone

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She is old enough to know better.

她年纪夠大該懂事了。

You guys are totally clueless.

你们这些家伙真不懂事。

You ought to know better at your age.

在你这个年纪你应該要更懂事。

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

我觉得你是时候该懂事了。

He is old enough to know better.

他已经长大該懂事了。

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