识
shí
Meaning
- to know
- knowledge
Definition
知道，认识，能辨别。
To know, to recognize, to be able to distinguish.
Usage
作为动词，表示认识、知道；作为名词，表示知识、见识。常用于复合词中。
Used as a verb meaning to know or recognize; as a noun meaning knowledge or insight. Commonly found in compound words.
Examples
- 1 我认识这个人。 (I know this person.)
- 2 他学识渊博。 (He has extensive knowledge.)
- 3 你能识破他的谎言吗？ (Can you see through his lies?)
- 4 我们要学会识别真假。 (We need to learn to distinguish truth from falsehood.)
- 5 这个标志容易识别。 (This sign is easy to recognize.)
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