知道 (zhī dào) — to know (a fact, information); to be aware of
Definition
知道 is for knowing a fact or piece of information. Use 认识 for knowing a person, and 懂/懂得 for understanding how something works or what it means.
verb
to know (a fact, information)to be aware of
Examples
- 知道。Wǒ zhī dào jīn tiān hěn lěng.I know it's cold today.
- 知道？Nǐ zhī dào wǒ jiā zài nǎ lǐ ma?Do you know where my home is?
- 。Wǒ bù zhī dào tā wèi shén me gāo xìng.I don't know why she is happy.
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