常识 chángshí common sense
common sense; general knowledge
How to remember 常识: 常 often + 识 recognize = common sense.
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How it is used
- Common sense / general knowledge everyone should have: 生活常识 (shēnghuó chángshí) everyday know-how; 缺乏常识 lack common sense.
- Contrast 知识 (zhīshi, knowledge in general, including specialized); 常识 is the basic, widely-shared kind.
- Common: 科学常识, 违背常识 defy common sense.
Example sentences
- 他缺乏常识。 Tā quēfá chángshí.He lacks common sense.
- 她缺乏常识。 Tā quēfá chángshí.She lacks common sense.