Made of 2 radicalsIdea

知

zhī

know

Frequency
#123Estimated
HSK
Level 2Estimated

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How it is built

Speaking as fast and straight as an arrow

Idea Both parts give meaning.

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Built from 知 1

Characters that use it as a direct part, most common first.

Words 3

  • 知道zhīdàoknowHSK 2 Estimated
  • 知识zhīshiknowledge
  • 温故知新wēngù-zhīxīnlearn new things by reviewing the old

Sentences 2

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