Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
知
zhī
Description
“知”的意思是知道、了解。
The meaning of "知" is to know or understand.
这个字常常和别的字一起用，比如“知道”“知识”。
This character is often used together with other characters, such as in "知道" and "知识".
Meanings
知zhī
to know; to be aware of
我不知这件事。
I don't know about this matter.
知zhī
knowledge; awareness
求知是很重要的。
Seeking knowledge is very important.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
知 alone is more formal or literary; in daily speech people say 知道.
- Etymology
combines 矢 (arrow) and 口 (mouth), suggesting speaking quickly and knowingly.
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