Chinese

bùzhī
Meaning: not to know; to be unaware
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

不
知

Example sentences

The situation suddenly became complicated, and I did not know what to do.
這件事很棘手,不知該從何下手。
这件事很棘手,不知该从何下手。
This matter is very tricky, I don't know where to start.
這些格言不知流傳了多少世代。
这些格言不知流传了多少世代。
These mottos have been passed down for many generations.
他失蹤後至今不知去向。
他失踪后至今不知去向。
His whereabouts are still unknown after he went missing.
他說話總是不知深淺,經常讓氣氛變得很尷尬。
他说话总是不知深浅,经常让气氛变得很尴尬。
He always speaks without knowing the proper measure, often making the atmosphere very awkward.
聽到這個消息,我心亂如麻,不知該如何是好。
听到这个消息,我心乱如麻,不知该如何是好。
Hearing this news, I was so confused that I didn't know what to do.

Usage Notes

A concise, slightly formal way to say someone does not know or understand. It often appears before question-like phrases such as 如何 and in fixed expressions.

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