Chinese

bùzhīdào
Meaning: to not know
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

我不知道他什麼時候會回來。
我不知道他什么时候会回来。
I don't know when he will come back.
他心中充滿了憂愁,不知道該如何面對未來。
His heart was full of sorrow, not knowing how to face the future.
他盯著窗外發愣,不知道在想什麼。
He stared out the window in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.

Usage Notes

A very common phrase used to express a lack of knowledge or awareness about something.

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