wok6 sik1獲悉获悉
Jyutpingwok6 sik1
Yalewohk sīk
Definition
To learn of; to be informed or notified of a piece of news.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal, written, or professional contexts, such as news reports or official correspondence. It sounds unnatural in casual, everyday conversation where people would typically use 知道 or 收到消息 instead. Using it in a relaxed setting can make you sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a press release.
Examples
I just learned about this news.
Have you been informed of the result?
Related words
Common phrases
to be informed of the details
to receive sad news of a death
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual speech to mean simply knowing something. It specifically carries the nuance of receiving information or being notified, rather than just possessing knowledge.
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Grammar guides
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