Chinese word

知识

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhī shí

Meaning

  • nounknowledge

Example

我想学习更多的知识。wǒ xiǎng xué xí gèng duō de zhī shí

I want to gain more knowledge.

Illustration for 知识 (knowledge)

More examples

他只有一点知识。tā zhí yǒu yì diǎn zhī shí

He has only a little knowledge.

Core concept

A mental map of facts, ideas, and skills that supports understanding and action.

Similar words

经验jīng yàn: Practical understanding and ability developed through personal experience.
常识cháng shí: Basic facts and judgment needed for ordinary daily life.
能力néng lì: Skill or capacity to perform actions and tasks, developed through learning or practice.
信息xìn xī: Facts or data communicated to give someone information.

Definition in Chinese

对事物的事实、原理或技能的了解与掌握，包括通过学习、观察或实践获得的信息和运用能力的总体。duì shì wù de shì shí yuán lǐ huò jì néng de liáo jiě yǔ zhǎng wò bāo kuò tōng guò xué xí guān chá huò shí jiàn huò dé de xìn xī hé yùn yòng néng lì de zóng tǐ

Word origin

知 (zhī, "to know") + 识 (shí, "to recognize") combine in 知识 (zhīshí, "knowledge") to name understanding and usable skills built through learning and experience.

Usage tips

  • In Chinese school contexts, this word can include practical know-how as well as textbook facts, so the English word information is often too narrow.

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