Definition
知道 means 'to know a fact or piece of information' — it's about being aware of something you've learned or heard. It contrasts with 认识 (rèn shi), which is used for knowing a person or recognizing something by sight (e.g., 认识一个人 'know a person').
verb
to know (a fact, information)to be aware of
Easily confused
- 直到zhí dàosound-alike(verb, temporal) until; up to (a point in time)
- 指导zhǐ dǎosound-aliketo guide; to direct; to coach
Examples
- 知道。Wǒ zhī dào jīntiān hěn lěng.I know it's cold today.
- 知道？Nǐ zhī dào wǒ jiā zài nǎlǐ ma?Do you know where my home is?
- 。Wǒ bù zhī dào tā wèishénme gāoxìng.I don't know why she is happy.
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