知道 zhīdào
to know (a fact)
知道 (zhīdào) means "to know (a fact)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How to use 知道
你知道 ___ 吗？
Do you know ___?
我不知道 ___
I don't know ___
告诉我 ___
Tell me ___
Words used with 知道
不
bù
not
怎么
zěnme
how
路
lù
road, way
认识
rènshi
to know (a person), to recognize
Frequently asked questions
What does 知道 (zhīdào) mean in Chinese?
知道 (zhīdào) means "to know (a fact)" in Chinese. 知道 (zhīdào) means "to know (a fact)" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.
How do you use 知道 in a sentence?
The core pattern is "你知道 ___ 吗？" (Do you know ___?). Once you know this block, you can reuse it with many other words to build full sentences.
What words are commonly used with 知道?
Common words that pair with 知道 include 不, 怎么. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.
What is the difference between 知道 (zhīdào) and 来 (lái)?
Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 知道 means "to know (a fact)"; 来 means "to come". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.
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