HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
知 — to know
- Reading
- zhī
- Meaning
- to know
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
知 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is zhī and it means to know. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
知 appears in everyday chinese words such as 知道 (know), 知识 (knowledge) and 通知 (notify, inform).
Chinese words containing 知
Frequently asked questions
What does 知 mean in Chinese?
知 means to know in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 知 read?
知 is read zhī. Reading it inside real words — 知道 and 知识 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 知 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 知 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 知 in a word?
A common word containing 知 is 知道 (zhī dào) — "know". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 知 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 知 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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