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发觉 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
发觉fājuéto findHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #5217, Very Hard
发觉fājuéto detectHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #5217, Very Hard
发觉fājuéto discoverHSK 7, v, 14 strokes, rank #5217, Very Hard
发觉fājuéto become awareHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #5217, Very Hard
发觉fājuéto realizeHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #5217, Very Hard
发觉fājuéto perceiveHSK 7, unknown, 14 strokes, rank #5217, Very Hard
fājué(fa1jue2) T1
  1. 1to find
  2. 2to detect
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March 24, 2026

发觉(發覺)fājué(fa1jue2)

发觉 (fājué) means to discover or become aware of something that was previously unnoticed. It is often used in contexts where a person comes to realize a fact, idea, or truth, whether in a personal, academic, or professional setting.

Strokes14Frequency#5217DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of 发觉 can be related to the philosophical concept of gaining wisdom through experience, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and learning.

Memory Tip

Think of 发 (fā) as 'to send out' and 觉 (jué) as 'to wake up' or 'to feel'. Imagine sending out a signal and waking up to new insights, as if you suddenly discover something important that was hidden from you.

Meanings of 发觉

fājué(fa1jue2)
1to find
2to detect
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About 发觉

发觉Simplified
發覺Traditional
14Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#5217Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 发觉

Quick Contrast

发现 (fāxiàn) — use 发觉 when emphasizing the process of becoming aware, while 发现 is more about the act of finding something that exists.

Usage Notes

发觉 is typically used in a neutral to formal context and can describe both physical discoveries and realizations. Be careful not to confuse it with 发现 (fāxiàn), which is more about finding or uncovering something tangible.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 发觉 connects with other advanced vocabulary that relates to perception and awareness. Focus on using it in sentences that express realizations or insights to enhance your fluency.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mix up 发觉 with 发现, using them interchangeably, which can lead to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '我发觉这本书' (I discovered this book) should be corrected to '我发现这本书' as it implies a tangible finding.

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Component Characters

发fāto send out
HSK 35 strokes又
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觉jiàoto feel
HSK 69 strokes见
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How to say to find in Chinese

“to find” in Chinese is发觉fājué

发觉 (fājué) means to discover or become aware of something that was previously unnoticed. It is often used in contexts where a person comes to realize a fact, idea, or truth, whether in a personal, academic, or professional setting.

When to use 发觉

发觉 is typically used in a neutral to formal context and can describe both physical discoveries and realizations. Be careful not to confuse it with 发现 (fāxiàn), which is more about finding or uncovering something tangible.

发觉 or something close to it

发现 (fāxiàn) — use 发觉 when emphasizing the process of becoming aware, while 发现 is more about the act of finding something that exists.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mix up 发觉 with 发现, using them interchangeably, which can lead to incorrect meanings. For example, saying '我发觉这本书' (I discovered this book) should be corrected to '我发现这本书' as it implies a tangible finding.

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Grammar Patterns of 发觉

发觉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 6 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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Exercise 1 of 5

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然后他抽了抽鼻子，____有一股烧焦的味道。

Then he sniffed. There was a smell of burning.

Example Sentences for 发觉 (16)

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然后他抽了抽鼻子，发觉有一股烧焦的味道。

rán hòu tā chōu le chōu bí zǐ， ， fā jué yǒu yī gǔ shāo jiāo de wèi。

Then he sniffed. There was a smell of burning.
2
到了我这个年纪自己就会发觉很难再找到一份工作了。

dào le wǒ zhè gè nián jì zì jǐ jiù huì fā jué hěn nán zài zhǎo dào yī fèn gōng zuò le。

At my age I would find it hard to get another job.
3
我突然发觉自己几乎同情起可怜的劳伦斯先生来了。

wǒ tū rán fā jué zì jǐ jī hū tóng qíng qǐ kě lián de láo lún sī xiān shēng lái le。

I caught myself feeling almost sorry for poor Mr Laurence.
4
我发觉很难教他什么东西。

wǒ fā jué hěn nán jiào tā shí mó dōng xī。

I'd be hard pushed to teach him anything.
5
她发觉几乎听不懂他的口音.

tā fā jué jī hū tīng bù dǒng tā de kǒu yīn.

She found his accent virtually incomprehensible.
6
他发觉对着麦克风他很难专心工作。

tā fā jué duì zháo mài kè fēng tā hěn nán zhuān xīn gōng zuò。

He found it hard to work with a microphone pointing at him.
7
我发觉在家里工作很难，因为使人分心的事太多。

wǒ fā jué zài jiā lǐ gōng zuò hěn nán， ， yīn wéi shǐ rén fēn xīn de shì tài。

I find it hard to work at home because there are too many distractions.
8
我发觉刻木雕过瘾，画油画好玩。

wǒ fā jué kè mù diāo guò yǐn， ， huà yóu huà hǎo。

I found wood carving satisfying and painting fun.
9
突然他发觉自己醒了过来，而且高度警觉。

tū rán tā fā jué zì jǐ xǐng le guò lái， ， ér qiě gāo dù jǐng。

Suddenly he found himself awake and fully alert.
10
她突然发觉身后有脚步声匆忙追来.

tā tū rán fā jué shēn hòu yǒu jiǎo bù shēng cōng máng zhuī lái.

Presently she became aware of footsteps hurrying after her.
11
经过多年的努力，她终于发觉自己真正的兴趣所在。

Jīngguò duōnián de nǔlì, tā zhōngyú fājué zìjǐ zhēnzhèng de xìngqù suǒzài.

After years of effort, she finally found her true interest.
12
他在阅读历史书籍时发觉了一些以前没有注意到的细节。

Tā zài yuèdú lìshǐ shūjí shí fājuéle yīxiē yǐqián méiyǒu zhùyì dào de xìjié.

While reading history books, he found some details he hadn't noticed before.
13
经过几次失败的实验，他终于发觉了问题的根源所在。

Jīngguò jǐ cì shībài de shíyàn, tā zhōngyú fājué le wèntí de gēnyuán suǒzài.

After several failed experiments, he finally found the root of the problem.
14
她发觉自己在处理复杂数据时非常有天赋。

Tā fājué zìjǐ zài chǔlǐ fùzá shùjù shí fēicháng yǒu tiānfù.

She found that she has a talent for handling complex data.
15
听完这场讲座后，我发觉自己对环保问题有了新的理解。

Tīng wán zhè chǎng jiǎngzuò hòu, wǒ fājué zìjǐ duì huánbǎo wèntí yǒu le xīn de lǐjiě.

After listening to the lecture, I found myself having a new understanding of environmental issues.
16
在与朋友的讨论中，他发觉自己的观点有些片面。

Zài yǔ péngyǒu de tǎolùn zhōng, tā fājué zìjǐ de guāndiǎn yǒuxiē piànmiàn.

During the discussion with friends, he found that his views were somewhat one-sided.

Frequently Asked Questions about 发觉

发觉 emphasizes the process of becoming aware or realizing something, while 发现 focuses on the act of finding or uncovering something that exists.

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