Chinese
huòzhī
Meaning: to learn of; to be informed of; to find out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我是從新聞中獲知這個消息的。
我是从新闻中获知这个消息的。
I learned this news from the news.
獲知獲獎的消息,他感到萬分欣喜。
He was overjoyed to hear the news of winning the award.

Usage Notes

A formal way to say one has come to know some information or news.

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