Grammar fix
deep understanding
good knowledge
To know a subject or situation very well, including all the important details and reasons behind it.
collocationB2common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She has a deep understanding of how the human brain works.
In my opinion, teachers should help students develop a deep understanding of the subject, not just memorize facts.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She has a deep understanding about the topic.
Say: She has a deep understanding of the topic.
'Understanding OF' — not 'about'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Profound comprehension' is stiff; 'deep understanding' is the natural collocation.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
deep understanding
- of
- gain
- a
- develop