The word "知晓" is a classic example of a Chinese synonym compound (并列式复合词), formed by combining two separate but semantically related monosyllabic verbs: "知" (zhī), meaning "to know" or "to be aware of", and "晓" (xiǎo), which originally meant "dawn" but figuratively evolved to mean "to understand" or "to make clear". In this construction, both characters contribute a similar meaning related to cognition and understanding, and their fusion creates a single, more formal and literary disyllabic verb that means "to know" or "to be informed of", with a nuance of thorough comprehension. This pattern of pairing near-synonyms is a fundamental method in Chinese word formation, often used to enhance rhythmic balance, clarify meaning, or elevate the register of the term.