zi1 hiu2知曉知晓
Jyutpingzi1 hiu2
Yalejī híu
Definition
To know, understand, or be aware of.
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How it's used
While 知曉 is a legitimate word, it sounds formal or literary in Cantonese. In everyday speech, native speakers almost exclusively use 知道 or 識. Using 知曉 in a casual conversation can make you sound like you are reading from a book or script.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 知曉 with 識. 識 is used for knowing how to do something or being acquainted with a person, whereas 知道 is used for possessing information or facts.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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