Definition
人人皆知 is a four-character set phrase meaning 'everyone knows it' or 'it is common knowledge'. The character 皆 (jiē) is a classical Chinese adverb meaning 'all', giving the phrase a formal or literary tone. You can use it to emphasize that a fact or situation is widely known and doesn't need explanation. It often appears in written Chinese, news, or formal speech.
v.p.
everyone knowsit is common knowledge
Examples
- 人人皆知，。Zhè jiàn shì yǐjīng rén rén jiē zhī, búyòng zài duō shuō le.This matter is already known to everyone; there's no need to say more.
- 人人皆知，。Tā de cáihuá rén rén jiē zhī, suǒyǐ gōngsī hěn kuài jiù lùyòng le tā.His talent is well known to all, so the company hired him quickly.
- ，人人皆知。Zài zhège xiǎo chéng lǐ, nà jiā lǎo diàn de zhāopái cài rén rén jiē zhī.In this small town, that old restaurant's signature dish is known to everyone.
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