This is the 6592nd most frequent Chinese word.


"Dawn," "understand," or "knowledge."


In this sentence, '晓' is used metaphorically to refer to the 'dawn' or 'morning'. It sets an atmospheric and serene tone.

晓风残月,秋水微凉。

The morning wind and waning moon, the autumn waters are gently cool.


Here, '晓' is part of the phrase '晓得', meaning 'to know' or 'to be aware of'. This usage conveys knowledge or understanding.

他自幼便晓得如何制茶。

He has known how to make tea since childhood.


In this example, '晓' is used to express the state of being 'aware' or 'informed' as part of the phrase '未晓', which means 'not knowing'.

他们在未晓规则的情况下参加了比赛。

They participated in the game without knowing the rules.