How to Say ‘Do you know’ in Simplified Chinese
你知道
💬 Usage Tip: Use for inquiries, pronounced (nee zhee-dao).
🇨🇳 In China: Prefacing requests with [你知道] shows you're considerate, as you're checking first.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
你
[nǐ]
you
Referring to the person being spoken to.
你知道这个地方的历史吗？
Do you know the history of this place?
知道
[zhī dào]
know
To have knowledge or understanding about something.
你知道最近的地铁站在哪里吗？
Do you know where the nearest subway station is?
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