须知 (xū zhī) — (noun) key information, instructions (usually displayed as a list before an event or on a notice); (verb) one must know; it should be understood (used to introduce a formal reminder)
Definition
须知 is a formal noun for a posted list of instructions (e.g. 考试须知) and a formal lead-in meaning 'it should be noted that' — more official than 说明. Pairs with action verbs like 遵守 or 遵照.
noun
key informationinstructions (usually displayed as a list before an event or on a notice)
verb
one must knowit should be understood (used to introduce a formal reminder)
Examples
- 须知。Qǐng xiān yuè dú kǎo shì xū zhī.Please read the exam instructions first.
- 须知，。xū zhī, Shēn qǐng cái liào bì xū zhēn shí yǒu xiào.It must be known that all application materials must be truthful and valid.
- 须知，。Zhè zhāng xū zhī tiē zài mén kǒu, qǐng zǐ xì kàn.This notice of key information is posted at the door; please read it carefully.
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