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悉

xī

Description

“悉”是一个比较正式或书面的字,意思是“全部”或者“知道”。

"悉" is a relatively formal or literary character meaning "all" or "to know".

在信里我们常看到“来信收悉”,表示信已经收到并看过了。

In letters, we often see "来信收悉," which means the letter has been received and read.

Meanings

悉xī

all; entirely; the whole

这些书悉数还给了图书馆。

All these books have been returned to the library.

悉xī

to know; to learn; to be informed

来信收悉,谢谢你的关心。

Letter received, thank you for your concern.

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Notes

  • Nuance

    悉 is formal/literary; in everyday speech use 都 for "all" and 知道 for "know".

  • Etymology

    appears in fixed compounds like 熟悉 (familiar) and 悉心 (with full attention).

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