What does 知识 mean in Chinese?

知识 (zhī shi) means "knowledge; intellectual" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 4.

How do you pronounce 知识?

知识 is pronounced "zhī shi" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 知识?

知识 is an HSK 4 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 知识?

知识 is made up of the characters 知, 识. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 知识?

You can practice writing 知识 using our stroke order tool.

知识 (zhī shi), knowledge

知识

zhī shi

knowledge; intellectual

HSK 4classifier

Traditional: 知識

Characters in This Word

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Definitions

(classifier) knowledge
intellectual

Classifier: 门 (mén)

Example Sentences

我学习知识。

Wǒ xuéxí zhīshi

I study knowledge

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不经一事(bù jīng yī shì)· You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience

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不经一事，不长一智(bù jīng yī shì , bù zhǎng yī zhì)· You can't gain knowledge without practical experience (idiom); wisdom only comes with experience

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中体西用(Zhōng tǐ Xī yòng)· adopting Western knowledge for its practical uses while keeping Chinese values as the core

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HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 4
HSK 2.0: HSK 4
HSK Lord study list: HSK 1 list

知识: HSK 4 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

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