Stroke order for 知

zhī
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Basic Meaning

n
Often appears in compound words like 求知 (seeking knowledge) and 无知 (ignorant).
knowledge, learning, scholarship
知识,学识,学问。
Words:
求知无知真知灼见愚昧无知求知心切
Sentences:
  1. ()(de)()(zhī)(ràng)()(jiā)(dōu)(hěn)(jīng)()
    His ignorance surprised everyone.
v
A common verb for knowing facts or being aware of situations.
to know, to be aware of
知道。
Words:
知己知彼知无不言自知之明知难而进知过必改
Sentences:
  1. ()(zhī)(dào)()(jīn)(tiān)(huì)(lái)
    I know he will come today.
  2. ()(zhī)()(zhī)(zhè)(shì)()()
    Do you know where this is?
v
Often used in compound verbs like 通知 (to notify) and 告知 (to tell).
to inform, to let know
使知道。
Words:
通知知会知单告知知照
Sentences:
  1. (qǐng)()(tōng)(zhī)()(jiā)(míng)(tiān)(kāi)(huì)
    Please notify everyone about tomorrow's meeting.
  2. ()(huì)(zhī)(huì)()()(shēng)
    I will let him know.
n
Literary or formal term for a close friend who understands you.
confidant, close friend
〈书〉知己。
Words:
新知知友故知新知旧友
Sentences:
  1. (rén)(shēng)()()(zhī)()()()
    In life, having one true friend is enough.

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