懂事
dǒng shì
HSK level: HSK 7–9
Meaning
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
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你们这些家伙真不懂事。
Nǐ men zhè xiē jiā huo zhēn bù dǒng shì.
You guys are totally clueless.
我觉得你是时候该懂事了。
Wǒ jué de nǐ shì shí hou gāi dǒng shì le.
I think it's time for you to grow up.