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早知
Unverified wordzǎozhī
Description
“早知”是“早知道”的短说法，意思是如果早点知道某件事，就会做出不同的决定。
"早知" is a shortened form of "早知道," meaning if one had known something earlier, they would have made a different decision.
人们常用它来表示后悔，比如“早知这样，我就不来了”。
People often use it to express regret, for example, "早知这样，我就不来了."
Meanings
早知zǎozhī
had I known earlier; if only I had known
早知会下雨，我就带伞了。
If I had known it would rain, I would have brought an umbrella.
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Notes
- Form
早知 = 早 (early) + 知 (know); a clipped form of 早知道.
- Nuance
often followed by 就 to express regret about a past choice.
In videos
“早知百姓饮落醉纤瘦”
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