This is the 157th most frequent Chinese word.
知道
"Know" or "be aware of."
Here, 知道 means 'to be aware of' or 'to know (something).' It indicates awareness or knowledge about a specific fact or situation.
我知道那件事情。
I know about that matter.
In this usage, 知道 is similar to 'do you have information about' or 'are you aware of.' It often precedes a question or inquiry seeking specific knowledge.
你知道他最近怎么样吗？
Do you know how he has been doing recently?
Here, 知道 is used in the sense of 'to find out' or 'to become aware of,' indicating the act of becoming aware of specific information that was previously hidden or unknown.