Definition
知晓 is a formal, literary synonym for 知道 (to know). It appears mainly in written Chinese, official documents, news reports, and formal speech. In everyday conversation, 知道 is far more common — using 知晓 can sound stiff or overly bookish.
v.
to knowto be aware ofto understand (formal)
Examples
- 知晓。Tā zǎoyǐ zhī xiǎo zhè jiàn shì de zhēnxiàng.He has long known the truth of this matter.
- 知晓。Gōngzhòng yǒuquán zhī xiǎo zhèngfǔ de juécè guòchéng.The public has the right to know the government's decision-making process.
- 知晓？Nǐ shìfǒu zhī xiǎo zhège guīdìng de jùtǐ nèiróng?Do you know the specific content of this regulation?
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