Chinese word

须知

Pronunciation

Pinyinxū zhī

Meaning

  • nounimportant information

Example

购票前请阅读须知。gòu piào qián qǐng yuè dú xū zhī

Please read the important information before buying a ticket.

Illustration for 须知 (important information)

More examples

入住酒店前请阅读房间须知。rù zhù jiǔ diàn qián qǐng yuè dú fáng jiān xū zhī

Before checking into the hotel, please read the important information about the room.

Core concept

A short notice that gathers important conditions and cautions in one place.

Common phrases

  • 购票须知gòu piào xū zhī

    ticket purchase information

  • 住宿须知zhù sù xū zhī

    accommodation information

  • 安全须知ān quán xū zhī

    safety information

Similar words

注意zhù yì: A brief warning or sign that alerts people to danger or a possible mistake.
注意事项zhù yì shì xiàng: A short list of points to watch during a task or procedure.

Definition in Chinese

用于提示人们必须注意或遵守的要点，常见于公告、合同、使用说明等正式文本。yòng yú tí shì rén men bì xū zhù yì huò zūn shǒu de yào diǎn cháng jiàn yú gōng gào hé tóng shǐ yòng shuō míng děng zhèng shì wén běn

Word origin

须 (xū, "must") + 知 (zhī, "know") literally presents the content as what must be known, a meaning that suits formal notices and instructions.

Usage tips

  • The word has a formal written tone and is more typical of printed notices than of relaxed everyday conversation.

Other meanings

  • key pointsnoun

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