知晓 (zhī xiǎo) — to know, to be aware of, to understand (formal)
Definition
Formal written verb for 'to know / be aware of', used in official or legal contexts (e.g. 公众有权知晓). For everyday 'know' use 知道; for knowing people use 认识.
verb
to knowto be aware ofto understand (formal)
Examples
- 知晓。Tā zǎo yǐ zhī xiǎo zhè jiàn shì de zhēn xiàng.He has long known the truth of this matter.
- 知晓。Gōng zhòng yǒu quán zhī xiǎo zhèng fǔ de jué cè guò chéng.The public has the right to know the government's decision-making process.
- 知晓？Nǐ shì fǒu zhī xiǎo zhè ge guī dìng de jù tǐ nèi róng?Do you know the specific content of this regulation?
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