知
道

About

The word "知道" is formed by combining the character "知", meaning "to know", which is composed of "矢" (arrow) and "口" (mouth) suggesting accurate expression, with "道", meaning "way" or "truth", composed of "辶" (walk) and "首" (head) indicating a path or principle. Together, they create a compound meaning "to know" in the sense of understanding or being aware, literally conveying "know the way" or "understand the truth".

Example Sentences Hide

我知道这个人。

Wǒ zhīdào zhège rén.

I know this person.

你知道这件事吗？

Nǐ zhīdào zhè jiàn shì ma?

Do you know about this matter?

他不知道怎么回答。

Tā bù zhīdào zěnme huídá.

He doesn't know how to reply.

我现在才知道事情的真相。

Wǒ xiànzài cái zhīdào shìqíng de zhēnxiàng.

Only now do I know the truth of the matter.

如果早知道结果会是这样，我就不会参加了。

Rúguǒ zǎo zhīdào jiéguǒ huì shì zhèyàng, wǒ jiù bù huì cānjiā le.

If I had known earlier that the result would be like this, I wouldn't have participated.

Word Definition - 知道

zhī dào to know; to become aware of; also pr. [zhīdao]

Individual Character Details

知 zhī
道 dào