深知 (shēn zhī) — to know deeply, to be fully aware of (formal)
Definition
A formal written verb meaning 'to know / be fully aware of something deeply' — much stronger and more literary than 知道 (which is just basic 'to know a fact'). Often used in writing about problems, truths, or significance.
verb
to know deeplyto be fully aware of (formal)
Examples
- 深知。Wǒ shēn zhī zhè ge wèn tí de yán zhòng xìng.I am deeply aware of the seriousness of this problem.
- 深知。Tā shēn zhī shī bài shì chéng gōng zhī mǔ.He knows deeply that failure is the mother of success.
- ，深知。Zuò wéi yì míng jì zhě, tā shēn zhī zhēn xiàng de zhòng yào xìng.As a journalist, she fully realizes the importance of truth.
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