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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.
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.
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.
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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How to say to find out in Chinese
“to find out” in Chinese is得知
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.
When to use 得知
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.
得知 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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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Yes, but it is more appropriate in formal contexts. In casual conversations, you might prefer 知道.
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