知道 zhīdao know
know; be aware of
How to remember 知道: 知 know + 道 way = know.
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How it is used
- Know a FACT or piece of information - 我知道了 (wǒ zhīdào le) got it / I see now.
- Contrast 认识 (rènshi), which is to know / be acquainted with a person or place: 我认识他 I know him vs 我知道他 I know of him.
- The negative is 不知道 (bù zhīdào) don't know; 道 is toneless here (zhīdao).
Example sentences
- 我知道。 Wǒ zhīdào.I know.
- 我不知道这件事。 Wǒ bù zhīdào zhè jiàn shì.I didn't know about that.
- 还不知道选举的结果。 Hái bù zhīdào xuǎnjǔ de jiéguǒ.We don't know the election results yet.