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得知 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
得知dézhīto find outHSK 6, unknown, rank #3243, Hard
得知dézhīto knowHSK 6, unknown, rank #3243, Hard
得知dézhīto learn aboutHSK 6, unknown, rank #3243, Hard
dézhī(de2zhi1) T2
  1. 1to find out
  2. 2to know
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March 24, 2026
得知()dézhī(de2zhi1)

得知 means 'to find out' or 'to learn about' something. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese when someone acquires new information, especially in formal contexts such as news reports or academic discussions.

Frequency#3243DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese society, staying informed is highly valued, especially regarding family and community matters. The use of 得知 in conversations often reflects the importance of being aware of social dynamics and expectations.

Memory Tip

Think of 得 (de) as 'getting' and 知 (zhi) as 'knowledge.' Imagine a detective, who 'gets' (得) the 'knowledge' (知) they need to solve a case. Visualize them excitedly finding out critical clues.

Meanings of 得知

dézhī(de2zhi1)
1to find out
2to know
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About 得知

得知Simplified
Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 得知

Quick Contrast

知晓 (zhīxiǎo) vs 得知 (dézhī): use 知晓 when emphasizing awareness or understanding of something, while 得知 focuses on the acquisition of new information.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 得 (de) as 'getting' and 知 (zhi) as 'knowledge.' Imagine a detective, who 'gets' (得) the 'knowledge' (知) they need to solve a case. Visualize them excitedly finding out critical clues.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 得知 with similar phrases like 知道 (zhī dào), which means 'to know.' 得知 is often used in more formal contexts, while 知道 is more casual. For example, saying '我得知了这个消息' (I found out this news) uses 得知 correctly.

HSK Study Tips

Although not part of the official HSK vocabulary, 得知 connects with other verbs related to knowledge acquisition like 学习 (xué xí - to study) and 了解 (liǎo jiě - to understand). Focus on using 得知 in sentences to enhance your comprehension of information exchange.

Cultural Note

In Chinese society, staying informed is highly valued, especially regarding family and community matters. The use of 得知 in conversations often reflects the importance of being aware of social dynamics and expectations.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 得知 with 了解 (liǎo jiě) which means 'to understand.' For example, saying '我了解这个消息' is incorrect if you mean 'I found out this news'; instead, you should say '我得知这个消息.'

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Pronunciation of 得知

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Component Characters

得destructural particle: used after a verb (or adjective as main verb), linking it to following phrase indicating effect, degree, possibility etc
HSK 211 strokes彳
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知zhīto know
HSK 68 strokes矢
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Cultural Notes for 得知

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese society, staying informed is highly valued, especially regarding family and community matters. The use of 得知 in conversations often reflects the importance of being aware of social dynamics and expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions about 得知

Yes, but it is more appropriate in formal contexts. In casual conversations, you might prefer 知道.