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知道

Learning Chinese: How to Say "To Know" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 知道
Pinyin: zhīdào
Pronunciation: zhī4 dao4
English Translation: To know

Usage:

"知道 (zhīdào)" is a common verb in Chinese that means "to know" or "to be aware of." It can be used in a variety of contexts, both formal and informal.

Example:

Chinese: 我知道你的名字。
Pinyin: Wǒ zhīdào nǐ de míngzi.
English: I know your name.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "知道 (zhīdào)" that you may hear:

晓得 (xiǎode): A more colloquial way to say "to know," especially in northern China.
清楚 (qīngchu): To know clearly or thoroughly.
明白 (míngbai): To understand or comprehend.

Tips for Learning:

  • Practice saying "知道 (zhīdào)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
  • Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "to know" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
  • Use "知道 (zhīdào)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

  • "知道 (zhīdào)" can be used to express both knowledge and awareness.
  • To say "I don't know," you can say "我不知道 (wǒ bù zhīdào)."
  • "知道 (zhīdào)" is often used in conjunction with other verbs to indicate the speaker's level of knowledge or understanding. For example:

Chinese: 我知道怎么去做。
Pinyin: Wǒ zhīdào zěnme zuò.
English: I know how to do it.

Chinese: 我不确定我是否知道。
Pinyin: Wǒ bù quèdìng wǒ shìfǒu zhīdào.
English: I'm not sure if I know.

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