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Expressing 'to learn of' or 'to find out' with 得知 (dézhī)
Actions & Events
Structure
Subject + 得知 + Clause
Explanation
The verb 得知 (dézhī) means 'to learn of,' 'to find out,' or 'to come to know.' It is a formal expression used when someone gains knowledge about a fact or situation, often through being informed by others. It is more literary than everyday verbs like 知道.
Examples
我们得知消息后，立刻赶到了医院。
Wǒmen dézhī xiāoxi hòu, lìkè gǎn dào le yīyuàn.
After we learned the news, we rushed to the hospital immediately.
她是通过朋友得知这个工作机会的。
Tā shì tōngguò péngyǒu dézhī zhège gōngzuò jīhuì de.
She learned about this job opportunity through a friend.
得知考试通过了，他高兴得跳了起来。
Dézhī kǎoshì tōngguò le, tā gāoxìng de tiào le qǐlái.
Upon learning that he passed the exam, he jumped up with joy.