Definition
众所周知 (zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī) is a set phrase meaning 'as everyone knows', used to introduce a fact that is common knowledge. Unlike 显而易见 (xiǎn ér yì jiàn, which points to something obvious from evidence), it simply asserts widespread awareness. 家喻户晓 (jiā yù hù xiǎo) emphasizes 'every household knows', often as a predicate; 众所周知 is typically an adverbial phrase.
phrase
as everyone knows (idiom)
Examples
- 众所周知，。zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī, jiànkāng shì zuì zhòngyào de.As everyone knows, health is the most important.
- 众所周知，。Zhè jiàn shì zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī, nǐ búyòng zài shuō le.This matter is known to everyone; you don't need to say it again.
- 众所周知，。zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī, tā shì yí wèi zhùmíng de kēxuéjiā.As everyone knows, he is a famous scientist.
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